Underwriting Assistant

Assistant Underwriter

The Assistant Underwriter will be responsible for providing Underwriters with the information necessary to make prudent underwriting decision and to support the underwriting life cycle from pre-submission through policy issuance and renewal.

Key functions include but are not limited to :

• Clear new submissions and maintain clearance system
• Collect, organize and save new and renewal broker submission data
• Manage due dates for quotes, binders, file set-up and policy issuance and keep underwrite apprised
• Assist in setting up policies for issuance as directed by the underwriter
• Review policies to ensure they are issued based upon the terms and conditions outlined by the Underwriter
• Produce endorsements accurately as directed by underwriter
• Examine and evaluate policy documents including declarations, applications, signed forms for proper formatting, spelling and grammar and accuracy
• Interpret and analyze underwriting manuals / guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows
• Assemble and maintain insurance policy files (paper copy and / or electronic) as directed
• Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and / or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as necessary
• Handle various requests and / or inquiries from producers and / or Underwriters through phone, in person, and written correspondence
• Provide routine servicing of policies as needs arise including issuing of endorsements
• Order various underwriting reports to compile data for the Underwriters
• Inform Underwriters of any underwriting issues immediately
• Perform administrative duties for the department including writing reports and business correspondence

Qualifications :

Additional Company Details :

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details :

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role