Assistant Underwriter for Wholesale Insurance Company

at  Novatae Risk Group

Respond to routine inquiries from agents regarding quotes, endorsements, renewals, cancellations and other inquiries. Review applications, renewals and endorsement request; gather necessary information and make decisions regarding risk acceptability within granted limits of authority. Process submissions by applying internal guidelines and meeting required turnaround times. Compile, sort, and verify information received for completeness. Apply the appropriate operating procedures for each task as well as department guidelines and expectation. Monitor submission status and follow-up on outstanding documents. Rate and issue renewal quotes. Attend team meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Property & Casualty license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous P&C wholesale insurance experience.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office and agency management software.
• Knowledge of commercial lines insurance coverage, products, markets, rating, and underwriting procedures is essential.
• Skilled in developing excellent inter-personal and client relations; producing effective, accurate verbal and written communication, and active listening with strong attention to detail to ensure document accuracy.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, applying knowledge and experience to achieve outstanding results.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures and help develop new processes and procedures to help the agency become more efficient.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Manages client service needs including endorsement requests, proofs of insurance, cancellation requests, inspection questions, client/carrier correspondence, coverage analysis recommendations, and claim reporting.
• Interacts with clients (in person, via telephone, or E-Mail) to discuss needs and assure satisfaction, respond to inquiries, solicit sales, and solve client problems.
• Processes renewals following agency procedures.
• Remarkets accounts identified for renewal marketing following agency procedures.
• Provides quotes to existing clients for additional lines of business as needed.
• Processes all account transactions as needed assuring that all items are handled in a timely manner, are accurate and reflect the established agency procedures.
• Follows agency credit and collection procedures in invoicing and pursuing prompt payments.
• Manages cancellation processes according to agency standards, addressing both carrier and client request as received.

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