Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant

We are seeking an Underwriting Assistant that will support our Excess & Surplus lines book of general / excess liability, garage and professional liability business. The Underwriting Assistant (UA) will be responsible for providing Underwriters with technical and clerical support with the information necessary to make prudent underwriting decisions on new business, renewals and endorsements. The UA will support the underwriting life cycle from pre- submission through policy issuance and renewal.

• Identifying key issues in the decision-making process with the guidance from the underwriter.
• Identifying and use of appropriate resources that assist in the analytical process; this includes making formal recommendations to underwriters on account management needs.
• Ability to identify and evaluate exposures for each risk.
• Perform analysis utilizing appropriate information to consider endorsement / account acceptability.
• Issuance of premium and non-premium bearing endorsements.
• Demonstrates adherence to guidelines which include, Underwriting Guidelines and Service Level Agreements.
• Ability to follow-up with underwriters and brokers on outstanding information.
• Supports day-to-day transactions that support multiple underwriting team members and customers / agency partners.
• Develop, maintain and nurture positive working relationships with underwriters, customers, and other business partners to provide an enhanced customer experience (i.e., researches and resolves issues, responds to inquiries and questions).
• Display a strong sense of urgency, recognizing customer needs.
• Ability to apply judgement and present negotiation on more complex accounts and processes.
• Quotes accounts within authority limits by reviewing exposures and experience rating, updating account information, rates and adjusts the price.
• Examines inspection reports, prior audits, and endorsements, and refer any issues to underwriters.
• Ability to effectively manage and balance multiple demands.

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Additional Company Details :

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. 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