Careers
Looking for Talented People to Join Our Team
Why an Insurance Career With Saginaw Bay Underwriters?
We’re Passionate
The moment someone contacts Saginaw Bay Underwriters, that person becomes our top priority. We’re passionate about providing great client experiences.
The way we see it, insurance is primarily about protecting businesses and families, and helping them recover if disaster strikes. We’re passionate about helping people.
We also regularly participate in community events and organizations, and give to local charitable causes on a weekly basis through our SBU Cares program. We’re passionate about giving back.
The Ground Floor’s Great & The Only Way to Go Is Up
A career at SBU offers:
- A dynamic, sales-and-service-oriented culture
- Professional development
- Competitive compensation and benefits
What’s more, our employees have great opportunities to advance their career at SBU.
Our company is growing and we’re looking for people to grow with us.
Be a Part of History & The Future
We’ve been providing insurance services in the Great Lakes Bay Region for over 150 years. Our history in the industry is one of growth, longevity and strength.
Emerging risks and evolving regulations are changing insurance. People need a trusted, experienced, progressive insurance advisor like SBU now more than ever, making a career with us exciting and always relevant.
Experienced Commercial Lines Account Manager
Service existing accounts and help advisors secure coverage for new accounts. Account managers are vital to agency operations and are the main point of contact for clients.
Details:
- Our commercial insurance team enjoys competitive compensation and benefits, potential for advancement, and a vibrant, sales-and-service-oriented culture.
- Account managers are responsible for managing renewal timelines, marketing new lines of business and providing an excellent client experience.
Requirement Information:
- This position requires a college degree or equivalent, current Michigan property and casualty license, and at least five years of experience working in an independent insurance agency with multiple carriers, or five years of experience as a commercial lines underwriter for an insurance company.
- A Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation is a plus.
- A successful candidate will have excellent organizational and client service skills.
- We provide training and professional development.
Send a cover letter and resume to hr@sbuins.com.
Commercial Lines Insurance Advisors
Build effective risk reduction and insurance programs for local businesses, using our unique Clear Advantage™ approach. Demand for this service is growing with the need for complex, modern coverages like data breach protection.
Details:
- This is a B2B sales position, responsible for producing new business and servicing existing clients, supported by an account management team.
- SBU advisors are professionals, running their own “business within a business,” with high potential for growth and income.
Requirement Information:
- A successful candidate will be self-motivated and organized, and have excellent communication, sales, networking and client service skills.
- Licensed or non-licensed candidates are encouraged to pursue these positions.
- We provide training and professional development.
Send a cover letter and resume to hr@sbuins.com.
Group Health and Life Insurance Advisors
Devise competitive and compliant employee benefits plans for local employers, using our unique Clear Advantage™ approach. Group benefits services are in high demand, as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act continues to be implemented.
Details:
- This is a B2B sales position, responsible for producing new business and servicing existing clients, supported by an account management team.
- SBU advisors are professionals, running their own “business within a business,” with high potential for growth and income.
Requirement Information:
- A successful candidate will be self-motivated and organized, and have excellent communication, sales, networking and client service skills.
- Licensed or non-licensed candidates are encouraged to pursue these positions.
- We provide training and professional development.
Send a cover letter and resume to hr@sbuins.com.
Personal Lines Insurance Agents
Help individuals and families with home, auto, life and other types of insurance coverage. Our advisors use multiple carriers to get competitive rates for our clients, which is always in high demand.
Details:
- This is a B2C sales position, responsible for producing new business and servicing existing clients, supported by a team of client service representatives.
- SBU agents enjoy a fast-paced sales environment, with high potential for advancement and income.
Requirement Information:
- A successful candidate will be self-motivated and organized, and have excellent communication, sales, networking and client service skills.
- Licensed or non-licensed candidates are encouraged to pursue these positions.
- We provide training and professional development.
Send a cover letter and resume to hr@sbuins.com.
Interns
Looking to build your skills and gain experience? Want to learn more about business and the insurance industry? We are currently seeking candidates for paid internships at Saginaw Bay Underwriters.
Our interns enjoy flexible schedules and a fun work environment, built around client service and community involvement. Interns participate in various areas of agency operations, from client service to administrative support to sales.
Candidates must be enrolled at a college or university, in any major or program.
Send a cover letter and resume to hr@sbuins.com.