Careers at AMERIND

Join Our Team. Make a Difference at AMERIND.

At AMERIND, every team member contributes to our vision of Tribes Protecting Tribes. When you join our team, you will help ensure that our clients and policyholders can access the affordable and sustainable services that protect Tribal Nations, businesses, and individuals.  

Our organization is searching for exceptional individuals interested in the success of our mission and the well-being of our client base. Please find a list of current open positions below.

AMERIND offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees. 100% employer paid benefits for you and eligible dependents. Educational assistance to expand your insurance knowledge and earn your degree.

Commercial Lines Underwriter

Job Summary
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate the degree of risk involved, determine acceptance of applications, coverage amounts and premium for personal or commercial lines business. Responsible for retention of new and existing business in accordance with company underwriting philosophy and individual level of authority. This individual also maintains positive and professional relationships with broker partners, third party administrators or financial institutions.

This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

  • Customer Focused  
  • Detailed Oriented  
  • Technical Knowledge and Skills  
  • Planning and Organizing  
  • Communication Skills (verbal and written)  
  • Analytical and Decision-making skills  
  • Interpersonal Skills  
  • Math skills

Junior Underwriter

Job Summary
Provides technical assistance and support services to the personal or commercial lines of the Underwriting team and management. Junior Underwriter handles several aspects of policy processing and issuance, which include new business and/or renewal preparation; endorsement processing; cancellations; and/or all other policy processing-associated tasks. Ability to balance attentiveness to detail with deadlines and prioritization needs.  Reviews renewal applications for insurance to evaluate the degree of risk involved, determines coverage amounts and premium for personal or commercial lines business, with appropriate approval. Responsible for retention of existing business in accordance with company underwriting philosophy and individual level of authority.  

This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

  • Customer Focused  
  • Detailed Oriented  
  • Technical Knowledge and Skills  
  • Planning and Organizing  
  • Communication Skills (verbal and written)  
  • Analytical and Decision-making skills  
  • Interpersonal Skills  
  • Math skills  

Personal Lines Underwriter

Job Summary
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate the degree of risk involved, determine acceptance of applications, coverage amounts and premium for personal or commercial lines business. Responsible for retention of new and existing business in accordance with company underwriting philosophy and individual level of authority. This individual also maintains positive and professional relationships with broker partners, third party administrators or financial institutions.  

This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

  • Customer Focused  
  • Detailed Oriented  
  • Technical Knowledge and Skills  
  • Planning and Organizing  
  • Communication Skills (verbal and written)  
  • Analytical and Decision-making skills  
  • Interpersonal Skills  
  • Math skills 

Risk Control Consultant

Job Summary
Advises and consults directly with AMERIND customer base on best practices and high standards for risk management for Tribal operations and enterprises. Brings value to members and customers through risk control consultation and safety training while helping to improve loss experience. Supports and collaborates with AMERIND Underwriting, Claims, and other operating units as needed.

This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
  • Effective communication skills, active listening, and technical writing skills  
  • Strong analytical thinking abilities and a people-centered approach to solutions 
  • Culturally sensitive and emotionally intelligent  

Senior Underwriter

Job Summary
The Senior Underwriter is responsible for risk evaluation, selection, pricing, and retention of new and existing business in accordance with company underwriting philosophy and individual level of authority. This individual also develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with broker partners, third party administrators or financial institutions. Requires demonstration of a high level of proficiency and knowledge in commercial, personal, worker’s compensation and auto lines of business.  

This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

  • Customer Focused
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Technical Knowledge and Skills
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Communication Skills (verbal and written)
  • Analytical and Decision-making skills
  • Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills
  • Math skills

Underwriter I

Job Summary
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate the degree of risk involved, determine acceptance of applications, coverage amounts and premium for personal or commercial lines business. Responsible for retention of new and existing business in accordance with company underwriting philosophy and individual level of authority. This individual also maintains positive and professional relationships with broker partners, third party administrators or financial institutions.  

This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

  • Customer Focused
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Technical Knowledge and Skills
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Communication Skills (verbal and written)
  • Analytical and Decision-making skills
  • Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills
  • Math skills

Underwriter II

Job Summary
Advanced experience in underwriting. Underwriter is responsible for risk evaluation, selection, determine acceptance of applications, coverage amounts and premium for personal or commercial lines business. Responsible for retention of new and existing business in accordance with company underwriting philosophy and individual level of authority. This individual also develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with broker partner, third party administrators or financial institutions.

This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

  • Customer Focused
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Technical Knowledge and Skills
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Communication Skills (verbal and written)
  • Analytical and Decision-making skills
  • Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills
  • Math skills

Workers’ Compensation Claims Technician

Job Summary
Responsible for the general support of the Tribal Workers’ Compensation Unit assuming full responsibility for all phases of clerical management for staff and accounts as assigned including, but not limited to, claim setup, form completion, medical bill processing and other duties as assigned.  

This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills  
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously  
  • Service and people-oriented 
  • Dependable and reliable 
  • Decisiveness 

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AMERIND is an equal employment opportunity employer exercising Native American preference in employment and training as authorized in section 7 (b) (1) of P.L. 93-638. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, creed, religion, sex, age, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, or political affiliation. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. AMERIND hires individuals based on their qualifications for the job. To the greatest extent feasible, preference will be given to qualified Native American and Alaskan Natives for employment and training opportunities. We encourage you to contact our Human Resource Department for job inquiries.

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