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Western National Insurance
501-1,000 employees
Property-and-casualty insurer via independent agents
Compensation Overview
$102.2k - $145k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Hopkins, MN, USA
Hybrid
Occasional cross-state travel (ND, SD, NW WI); potential travel to other states.
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- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Demonstrated advanced organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to accomplish multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and problem solve.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical with the ability to exercise sound risk evaluation judgment.
- Demonstrated understanding of industry practices, standards, and underwriting concepts for multiple lines of business and risks.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with demonstrated ability to persuasively influence changes related to safety recommendations.
- High degree of knowledge in overall industries and recognized expertise in specific areas.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant business or technical experience in insurance or occupational health and safety.
- Currently pursuing and / or possessing one or more of the following certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST), or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST).
- Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment, and software packages.
- Advanced level of technical knowledge in the areas of Fleet Risk Management and Employee Safety.
- Consistently manages a book of assigned large accounts for a variety of industries and provides ongoing loss control services.
- Demonstrates ability to consistently manage large account service relationships with policyholders and agents by providing superior risk improvement services.
- Effectively manages loss control assignments to support risk improvement and account service, with a focus on reducing line-of-business loss trends and improving safety programs.
- Uses established loss control practices, processes, and procedures to analyze the operations and exposures of different types of risks.
- Assesses risk attitude for addressing uncontrolled exposures on new and existing business and identifies risk improvement opportunities through recommendations and safety program improvements.
- Applies advanced to expert-level knowledge of recognized codes and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, DOT) with the ability to articulate to others in loss control survey work.
- Proactively provides mentorship by leveraging a variety of learning approaches that result in increased effectiveness in multiple areas of knowledge or skill of colleagues.
- Develops presentation materials and presents those materials in front of a group that consists of external customers (e.g., policyholders, agents) and internal customers (e.g., underwriting, claims, leadership, loss control peers).
- Successfully manages projects and takes the lead role in project management and development of department resources.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Utilizes specialized knowledge, experience, and creative resources to find a wide range of loss control solutions and articulates solutions to others.
- Consistently acts according to our customer experience standards, including responding quickly, maintaining a positive attitude, building rapport, demonstrating empathy, managing the customer’s expectations, using the proper communication channel for the situation, and taking ownership to ensure the customer’s issue is resolved.
- Works with agents to foster and develop relationships and market loss control capabilities to secure new business.
Western National Insurance is a regional insurer offering personal and commercial property-and-casualty coverage as well as surety bonds, sold exclusively through independent agents. It underwrites and issues tailored policies and bonds and supports claims and risk management for policyholders. The company differentiates itself through strong agent relationships, active community presence, a focus on employee well-being, and growth driven by independent agents rather than direct sales. Its goal is to provide financial security and peace of mind to customers while building lasting partnerships with agents and communities and maintaining a stable, values-driven workplace for employees.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Edina, Minnesota
Founded
1901
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Archuleta strengthens pricing, reserving, reinsurance, data science.
- Jenson systematizes change management for operational efficiency.
- Internal promotions retain knowledge, cut external hiring costs.
What critics are saying
- Inexperienced leaders like Dockendorf cause underwriting errors within 12-24 months.
- CEO confusion between Henderson and Long triggers talent exodus in 6-12 months.
- Weak pricing amid catastrophes lets Travelers undercut rates in 12-18 months.
What makes Western National Insurance unique
- Hired Jessica Archuleta as AVP Actuarial Services in June 2024.
- Promoted Julia Jenson to VP Communications and Business Transformation June 2024.
- Promoted five officers including Rich Dockendorf in March 2024.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus Opportunities
Company News
Western National Insurance Group announced Farmers Union Agency has been recognized as a Power 10 Agency and a Personal Lines Platinum Agency for 2025.
Western National Insurance Group, headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, hired Jessica Archuleta as assistant vice president of actuarial services and promoted Julia Jenson to vice president of communications and business transformation.
Western National Insurance Group announced that Choice Insurance has been named one of Western National's 2024 Circle of Excellence Agencies.
Southlake Specialty, part of Southlake Financial Holdings, a Texas-based group of fronting carriers, has agreed to acquire Nevada General Insurance Company from Western National Mutual Insurance Company.