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Underwriter

5/8/2026

Manage a book of workers compensation policies by evaluating risks and determining insurance acceptability. Collaborate with internal departments and producers to achieve profit and production goals while adhering to company standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

AMERISAFE has been providing specialty workers' compensation insurance for more than 30 years. Operating in 27 states, we serve small and mid-sized employers in high hazard industries like construction and trucking. With valuable on the ground experience, we're able to understand the unique challenges our policyholders face. This knowledge allows us to use an informed approach in underwriting our policies, ultimately helping reduce the incidence rate and cost of workplace injuries for many of our policyholders.

About the Role

AMERISAFE is seeking a detailed-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our “Excellence Team” based in DeRidder, LA. An underwriter makes risk selection decisions that drive positive company shareholder value.

Upon an offer and acceptance of employment with AMERISAFE, you will be required to complete our pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check, a 10-panel drug test and, if applicable, a review of your motor vehicle report. A 10-panel drug test includes amphetamine/methamphetamine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolite (BZE), marijuana metabolite (THCA), methadone, methaqualone, codeine/morphine, phencyclidine, propoxyphene.

Qualifications

Education
- Minimum high school diploma
Experience
- Two years prior experience as a workers’ compensation underwriter, or
- Successfully complete the AMERISAFE Underwriting Operations Basic Development Program and have a minimum of one year experience
Proficiency in MS Office and various AMERISAFE systems
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to travel periodically (less than 10% of time) and must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Ownership of an assigned book of new and/or renewal workers compensation policies that contribute to AMERISAFE profit and production goals
- Applies sound judgement in determining an insurance risk’s acceptability through evaluating applications, reports, third party information and producer requests
- Adheres to Company underwriting standards, rules and guidelines
- Adheres to various regulatory rules and guidelines
- Negotiates pricing and coverage details within the designated level of authority
- Develops effective working relationships with producers
- Works as an effective team member with FSPs, TSMs and other underwriting colleagues
Collaborates with other departments, including claims, safety, premium audit, sales and marketing to achieve AMERISAFE goals
Participates in projects, professional development opportunities and special assignments
Others as assigned
Fosters the AMERISAFE culture by embracing the pillars of consistency, focus, frugality, ownership and service

Key Skills

Risk SelectionWorkers Compensation UnderwritingMS OfficeCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPricing NegotiationRelationship ManagementRegulatory Compliance