L&I Industrial Insurance Underwriter

Overview

Industrial Insurance Underwriter (IIU4) – Employer Services Division, Insurance Services, Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Washington.

We are looking for experienced underwriters to independently underwrite and manage state‑fund workers’ compensation policies across a wide range of industry hazards. The role provides expert consultative and technical support to employers, representatives, and other agency divisions while interpreting laws and regulations and ensuring compliance.

• Coach, mentor and serve as a technical expert to a team of underwriters, ensuring compliance with production, quality standards, and risk classification assignment. Perform quality assurance and audit tasks with written evaluation.
• Underwrite industrial insurance workers’ compensation policies governed by Title 51 RCW and WAC 296‑17 and 296‑17A for over 300 risk classifications.
• Adjudicate industrial insurance claim coverage per RCW 51.12, determining employer/employee relationships, independent contractor status, and claim jurisdiction.
• Additional related duties as required.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field involving tax liabilities, insurance benefits, risk classification, accounting or bookkeeping, research, statistical or management analysis or a related field.
• One year of experience as an Industrial Insurance Underwriter 3 (or equivalent experience in direct customer service; additional qualifying experience may substitute).
• Demonstrated ability to learn and grow; ability to meet the needs of others.

Desired:

• Knowledge of underwriting, insurance, auditing and accounting principles.
• In‑depth understanding of laws, regulations, wage and employment practices, department operations, and evolving industry policies.

Please submit a cover letter describing specific qualifications, an up‑to‑date resume, and a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.