What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Lines - Small Business Underwriter Trainee - January 2026 position at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies?
Make a difference with a career in insurance
At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.
If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.
Build your future with us
Our Commercial Small Business department is currently seeking underwriters for a class starting in January 2026. Small Business underwriters write new small business accounts, manage a renewal book, and contribute to growth and profitability. This position is based at our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio.
The pay rate for this position is $28.85 hourly. The hourly pay rate will convert to $60,000 annually upon successful completion of training. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
Be Ready To
Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.
Enjoy Benefits And Amenities
Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices, and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.
Embrace a diverse team
As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation , gender identity and transgender status ; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.
US-OH-Fairfield
At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.
If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.
Build your future with us
Our Commercial Small Business department is currently seeking underwriters for a class starting in January 2026. Small Business underwriters write new small business accounts, manage a renewal book, and contribute to growth and profitability. This position is based at our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio.
The pay rate for this position is $28.85 hourly. The hourly pay rate will convert to $60,000 annually upon successful completion of training. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
Be Ready To
- manage a defined book of business comprised of new business and renewal submissions in coordination with multiple associate underwriters
- make decisions on new business referrals as to acceptability, including modifications to the terms, conditions and pricing of the policy as necessary
- responsible for achieving service expectations and work performance goals
- balance performance goals with profit and growth objectives
- collaborate with other departments such as sales to provide the best service to agencies
- mentors associate underwriters through collaboration on applicable new business, renewal, and endorsement underwriting
- handle special projects and assignments as directed
- excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
- strong time management and decision-making skills
- ability to learn and understand new technology
- ability to analyze risks at individual strategic level
- work efficiently while following limits of authority and complying with audit criteria
- ability to seek out creative solutions
- collaborate with team members and management to identify and solve issues
- being adaptable to new ideas and processes
- actively pursues continuing education
- bachelor’s degree
- have four or more years of insurance-related work experience and have earned an associate in insurance (AINS) designation
Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.
Enjoy Benefits And Amenities
Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices, and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.
Embrace a diverse team
As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation , gender identity and transgender status ; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.
US-OH-Fairfield
Salary : $60,000
