Assistant Underwriter

at  American National Family of Companies

ASSISTANT UNDERWRITER

American National is seeking an Assistant Underwriter that will work closely with Commercial AG Underwriters and the Underwriting Manager. This position will support underwriters by performing a variety of tasks, including the preparation of new and renewal accounts for their underwriter’s review. The Assistant Underwriter will be responsible for collecting and analyzing underwriting information to ensure that proper documentation is in the file prior to referring it to the underwriter. They will provide a collaborative, consultative environment to our exclusive agents to support policy growth, profitability, and retention.
What will this position do?
Assists underwriter(s) to effectively manage performance-based renewal underwriting programs, new business submissions, claim underwriting notices, large loss notices, IRPM referrals, re-underwriting projects, production referrals, etc.
Reviews, appraises, and recommends submissions for acceptance or refusal for the underwriter.
Works within assigned underwriting authority (limited) and company underwriting guidelines to make acceptable terms, conditions, and pricing decisions on behalf of the company that support the company’s growth, profitability, and retention objectives.
Supports underwriters by performing a variety of tasks and file work, including the preparation of new and renewal accounts for underwriter review by collecting and analyzing information to ensure that proper documentation is in the file prior to referring it to the underwriter.
Manages workflow queues and conducts timely and thorough reviews of all assignments in a manner that supports the department goals for turnaround time and that meet the department’s file quality and risk selection expectations.
Provides timely and professional customer service to field agents and/or CSRs.
Actively communicates with field agents and/or CSRs as needed to obtain necessary underwriting information.
Required Qualification:
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one year of experience as an associate underwriter or a minimum of three years of other related insurance industry experience.
Salary for this position can range from $52,000 for candidates who are minimally qualified through $64,993.50 for more highly qualified candidates. Candidates outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education.
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

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