Pekin Insurance

• Conducts comprehensive loss control evaluations for prospective/existing commercial accounts across multiple lines of business, including Property, Liability, Auto, & Workers’ Compensation • Identifies hazards, evaluates operational exposures, and recommends practical, data-driven solutions to mitigate loss potential • Prepares clear, detailed reports outlining risk quality, recommends improvements, and suitability for underwriting guidelines • Provides technical guidance on risk improvement strategies tailored to the insured’s operations, industry, and safety culture • Assists Underwriting in evaluating the quality/eligibility of new business submissions through on-site surveys, virtual assessments, and exposure analysis • Participates in new business meetings and agent/insured visits to articulate risk strengths, concerns, and recommendations • Supports retention efforts by helping insureds implement risk-improvement initiatives that strengthen account performance and claim outcomes • Partners with the team to develop service plans that align with underwriting strategies and customer needs • Analyzes loss trends, claim activity, and operational practices to identify root causes and prevention strategies • Recommends safety programs, policy enhancements, and operational best practices to reduce frequency and severity of losses • Provides training, resources, and coaching to insureds on workplace safety, fleet management, property protection, and regulatory compliance • Works closely with Underwriting, Claims, Audit, and Agency partners to ensure effective communication and alignment on risk quality and service strategy • Participates in team meetings, planning sessions, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance underwriting profitability and service delivery • Shares insights and trends to help the team identify growth opportunities, strengthen risk selection, and improve portfolio performance • Contributes to underwriting profitability by ensuring accurate risk classification, strong risk selection, and impactful recommendations • Supports achievement of departmental goals related to new business production, retention, and improvement in loss ratios • Monitors follow-through on risk control recommendations and escalates concerns of significant hazards

• Develop and support rich, interactive applications for managing data and processes • Collaborate with product and platform teams • Participate in Agile Development Team activities • Deliver scalable solutions for a cloud-based insurance portal • Work with React for front-end and Gosu for edge-layer integration • Engage in sprint planning, peer code reviews, and cloud deployment • Define requirements and features of applications with product teams • Ensure support of innovative efforts and recommend improvements for performance

Title: Senior Accountant - Tax Location: Pekin United States - Hybrid - Accounting - Full-time - Requisition #: SENIO003043 Job Description: Looking for more than just a job? You’ve found it. At Pekin Insurance, you’re not a number—you’re part of something bigger. For over 100 years, we’ve built a community where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Here, you’ll find a workplace where collaboration is real, ideas are welcome, and the work you do truly matters. We’re proud to help people through life’s toughest moments—and it’s our people who make that possible. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, take on meaningful challenges, and grow in ways that matter to you. This is your opportunity to belong, thrive, and make a difference—right here at Pekin Insurance. Position Overview The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information to management, auditors, and regulatory authorities while being responsive to the needs of internal and external customers. This position guides others in the use of appropriate accounting practices. These duties consistently require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and involve complex and confidential data. The position requires knowledge necessary to analyze, interpret, and make decisions based on varying facts or circumstances. This position is focused in the Tax Accounting area and prepares both Life and Property & Casualty (P&C) tax functions and must know GAAP. Please note, this position is hybrid, with onsite attendance two - three days a week in Pekin, IL. Essential Job Functions - Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual processing of accounting information for related reporting requirements - Answers questions and inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory authorities - Prepares, reviews, and submits regulatory filings - Prepares responses for external auditors’, state examiners’, and regulatory authorities’ requests - Prepares various analytical reports required by management throughout the year - Assists with preparation and review of various departmental responsibilities - Assists other areas of Accounting with accounting issues and special projects - Mentors and assists with supervision of Accounting staff - Performs other duties as assigned Review official Job Description for Department Specific functions Education & Experience Required - Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance - Typically requires 3+ years of related experience Certifications & Licences - Professional accounting or insurance designations preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated ability to: - Communicate effectively in both oral and written form - Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion - Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines - Analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data - Read, analyze, and interpret accounting and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents - Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others Demonstrated skill in: - Situational analysis and judgment in making critical decisions - Filing, bookkeeping, recording, and computational skills Demonstrated knowledge of: - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Microsoft Office software Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Salary Range: $66,000.00 - $89,500.00 per year - This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Benefits: - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - Generous 401(k) with company match - Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays - Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule - Paid Volunteer Program

Title: Regional Director of Sales Location: Remote Chicago United States Sales Full-Time Job Description: Looking for more than just a job? You've found it. At Pekin Insurance, you're not a number-you're part of something bigger. For over 100 years, we've built a community where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Here, you'll find a workplace where collaboration is real, ideas are welcome, and the work you do truly matters. We're proud to help people through life's toughest moments-and it's our people who make that possible. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, take on meaningful challenges, and grow in ways that matter to you. This is your opportunity to belong, thrive, and make a difference-right here at Pekin Insurance. Position Overview The Regional Director of Sales leads the sales development team for the company in a designation region for Personal, Commercial, Life, and Voluntary Benefit products. This position is responsible for leading the overall strategic direction of the sales management team charged with continuing to build on the strong existing network of independent agents who serve as the company's primary distribution channel within the assigned region. The Director is responsible for providing direction, managing assigned departmental objectives, overseeing assigned staffing and expenses, ensuring the development and engagement of employees, and directing implementation for long-term strategic needs and initiatives. Essential Job Functions - Oversees the overall relationship between the company and independent agents via management of the sales team and their territories - Assists with developing, underwriting, pricing, and proposing commercial new business within the assigned region and within assigned authorities - Engages and interacts with independent agents through regularly scheduled business meetings - Reviews and approves new agency appointments and manages overall regional performance expectations - Leads the sales management team to accomplish desired product growth and profitability objectives for assigned regions - Develops and delivers sales department management training and participates in agency training when necessary - Monitors agency and regional performance results and implementation of corrective plans as needed - Participates in regional discussions and makes recommendations surrounding actions taken to improve profitability and production for the organization - Participates in the development, implementation, tracking, and communication of agency incentive programs in conjunction with the sales department - Monitors marketplace environment and competitor trends, reporting significant activity and/or changes to current practices to relevant company leadership - Conducts annual and semi-annual agency reviews and monitors the various programs for improvement - Attends and participates in industry seminars and conventions, representing the company at various Agent Association Conventions - Participates in company award banquets for assigned region, attends field meetings for assigned region, and represents company on incentive trips - Assists with administration, leadership, coaching, and feedback to direct reports which includes but is not limited to performance management, employee relations, creating development plans, and achievement of goals - Serves as a role model and change champion, developing strong teams to maximize resources and capability to deliver business results - Oversees the execution of multiple large and complex plans and projects aimed to achieve strategic goals for one or more functional area - Engages key stakeholders to proactively support strategic initiatives and departmental objectives - Assists with development of departmental policies and standards for the company - Fosters positive relationships with key business stakeholders (internal and external) by understanding business priorities - Performs any other related duties as required or assigned Education & Experience Required - Bachelor's Degree in business-related field - Typically requires 8+ years of industry experience - Typically requires 5+ years of prior supervisory or managerial experience Preferred or Specialized - Master's Degree in business-related field Certifications & Licenses - Required to have obtained at least one of the following designations: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), or Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated skill in: - personnel resources management through motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job - communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience - talking to others to convey information effectively - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Demonstrated ability to: - manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget - process and handle confidential information with discretion - work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary - build client relationships - handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure - maintain effective interpersonal relationships - exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions - learn coverage forms and underwriting/rating policies and procedures and apply these concepts to the job Demonstrated knowledge of: - project control and cost estimating techniques - project planning and implementation - all lines of insurance: Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Annuities, Health Insurance - industry standards, marketplace environment, pricing, rates, and product offerings Pay Range: - $126,000 - 172,000 per year - This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual Benefits: - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - Generous 401(k) with company match - Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays - Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule - Paid Volunteer Program

Role Description The Field Production Underwriter develops relationships and works closely with selected insurance agencies focused on commercial insurance. This position works with agencies that can consistently generate new annual premiums accounts over $25,000. The Field Production Underwriter is responsible for underwriting, classing, rating, and binding risks in the field, following corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines to provide profitable commercial growth for the company. This position is remote and in Indiana. - Maintains and develops professional working relationships with agents, loss control, rating and sales teams, and other corporate departments as needed. - Produces desired commercial lines growth with profitable results. - Qualifies, rates, and binds commercial risks for agencies. - Makes consistent underwriting decisions that match commercial appetite and identified pricing guidelines. - Works closely with Loss Control and Commercial Lines Departments to recommend risk improvements. - Monitors agency results for growth and profitability. - Acts as a liaison between agents and the company. - Researches and advises the company of changes within the industry regarding new products, process improvements, and carrier philosophies. - Travels to agencies within the state to assist in writing commercial risks. - Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. - 5+ years of experience in underwriting, field underwriting. - 3+ years’ experience in underwriting or agency management, preferred. Requirements - Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Demonstrated skill in listening and communicating with the ability to speak in public. - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. - Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines. - Maintain effective interpersonal relationships. - Establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan. - Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends as necessary. - Take initiative and work independently or with teams. - Maintain a positive image and build strong relationships. Benefits - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. - Generous 401(k) with company match. - Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays. - Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule. - Paid Volunteer Program.

• Manages the overall agency relationship from a sales perspective • Drives new business sales growth for Commercial and Life with independent agents • Meets the sales objectives for assigned territory based on the annual business plan for each business unit • Directs the marketing of commercial and life activities in the territory to achieve established profitability and/or production objectives • Provides technical and field underwriting expertise to the agency force • Develops, negotiates and executes business plans for selected agencies in accordance with company underwriting and sales objectives • Recruits new agencies and processes new agency appointments and sales within the territory • Monitors agent results (production, profit, pricing, loss ratio, hit ratio, etc.) for performance management • Collaborates with underwriting team to ensure understanding and agreement of territory and individual agent strategies • Conducts periodical sales and educational meetings for agency force to promote contests and production • Maintains a positive image and builds strong agency relationships

• The Integration Developer II is responsible for working collaboratively with product and platform teams to create and support rich, interactive applications that help end users manage their data and processes. • Software Engineer designs, codes, tests, implements, scales and (in some cases) supports application software and systems, usually as part of an Agile Development Team. • The Integration Developer II works closely with Analysts, Product Owners, and Product Managers to understand business requirements and translate these into product or platform features, user stories, and/or components. • Software Engineer drives the analysis and physical design of technical solutions related to a product or platform and is expected to effectively write new programs as well as support upgrades, maintenance or issue resolution for existing applications and systems. • Software Engineer uses DevOps and Agile processes to deliver desired functionality quickly and effectively, while iterating to continue development. • Software Engineer owns all aspects of development, from user experience (UX) planning to deployment. • The Integration Developer II contributes to the development of the team backlog and architectural runway, management of work in process (WIP) levels, and support of engineering aspects of program and solution Kanban. • Software Engineer may also participate in program increment planning, pre- and- post planning, system, and solution demos, and inspect and adapt events.

• Build and maintain effective business relationships with partner firms • Manage the onboarding process for newly appointed downline agents • Provide ongoing education for company products and practices to firms and downline agents • Monitor firms, agency, and individual agent performance to ensure production expectations are met • Assist with the creation of marketing strategies to support sales goals • Participate in sales and educational meetings for firms and teams • Provide marketing and sales support through the creation of newsletters, sales slicks, etc. • Monitor distribution channel growth and support as needed