Personal Lines Underwriter

Personal Lines Underwriters

Safepoint Insurance is a Property & Casualty insurance carrier headquartered in Tampa, FL seeking experienced Personal Lines Underwriters for our Metairie, LA office!

Reviews applications, inspections, and endorsement requests to determine the eligibility of the property or request for coverage within the company guidelines.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews exterior inspection reports, new business submissions, risk alerts as well as follow up tasks on accounts needing additional underwriting review / action.
• Reviews requests for underwriter cancellation / nonrenewal action, reinstatement requests, and endorsements for acceptability.
• Interprets manuals and contracts for multiple lines of business in multiple states.
• Researches and correctly enters information into the company policy administration system.
• Communicates effectively internally and externally, escalating issues when warranted.
• Adheres to the established productivity and quality metrics established.
• Other tasks and projects may be assigned.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Licensing Requirements

Please note that most organizations overseeing Property and Casualty licensure requirements, including the Florida Department of Financial Services, require individuals to answer background questions about criminal history and undergo fingerprinting as part of the licensing process. Obtaining applicable licensure is a requirement for this position.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Benefits

Safepoint Insurance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Safepoint depends solely on your qualifications.