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Insurance Operations
Underwriting Assistant - Senior
Summary
Under supervision of the Underwriter Supervisor, and within
guidelines established in the NIAC / ANI RRG underwriting manual,
the Underwriting Assistant provides clerical and technical
assistance to the underwriters in the areas of underwriting, rating,
preparing quotes, issuing policies, marketing, and interaction with
brokers. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Insurance Operations
Senior Underwriting Assistant responsibilities include but are not
limited to:
• Effectively communicate company standards, mission,
underwriting guidelines, and requirements to brokers and/or
members.
• Process incoming new and renewal applications.
• Accurately issue new and renewal policies.
• Process endorsements within authority level. Refer any
endorsements exceeding authority to underwriter.
• Process renewal quotes within authority level. Refer any
quotes exceeding authority to underwriter.
• Provide assistance and make inquiry of brokers regarding
endorsements and renewals.
• Rate all lines of new business and renewal business as
directed by underwriter.
• Process broker and member information changes such as
address changes, phone, email, etc.
• Accurately document account utilizing system notes.
• Miscellaneous duties – Any and all assignments related to
the insurance operations department as requested by the
Underwriting Supervisor or Vice President of Insurance Operations.
Required Skills
• Type 35-50 net words per minute
• Must possess a moderate understanding of property and
casualty insurance coverages; some familiarity with ISO commercial
class codes is required
• MS Word and Outlook or similar computer software experience
preferred. Strong aptitude for learning new computer programs is
required.
• Candidate should be organized and able to multi-task,
provide follow-up, manage a heavy book of business
• Strong customer service skills and a professional attitude
are required
• Candidate should posses excellent written and verbal
communication skills, and sharp attention to detail.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand, bend, reach, or sit for up to 3 hours
at a time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
20 pounds.
Experience
• Three to five years related work experience as Commercial
CSR or Underwriting Assistant required.
• Knowledge of General Liability, Commercial Auto, and
Business owners coverages
• Experience working with nonprofits preferred
Education
• 4-year degree preferred
• Insurance Fire and Casualty license preferred, or completion
of at least 4 Property and Casualty insurance education courses
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit
your resume and a cover letter that addresses your interest in this
role, how this position fits with your career aspirations and how
being in the nonprofit world fits into this picture.
Contact Gary Bencomo by email using the apply link provided below or
fax at 831-621-6090 |
