Underwriting Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters with reviewing and evaluating new business renewals and endorsements for Homeowner Automobile Personal Umbrella and Dwelling Fire policies to determine acceptability within assigned authority level.
• Process endorsements according to procedures forwarding exceptions to an Underwriter for approval or additional processing.
• Review renewal or rewrite policies for changes in risk according to established procedures referring exceptions to an Underwriter for approval or additional processing.
• Handle more routine mail and review for file documentation as needed.
• Request additional or missing information on policies or endorsements from agents within established guidelines and procedures.
• Must have a good understanding of Company policies procedures and philosophies.
• Order and review inspection reports and add appropriate documentation in the policy system.
• Provide timely courteous and efficient service regarding underwriting and related matters to agents and other company personnel.
• Reviews and handles diary/come-up reports within established procedures and refer items that exceed binding authority to the Underwriter.
• May be asked to handle MAIP policies and procedures.
• Master new technology and promote all available tools during all communications with the agents.
• Must have the ability to work independently and within a team atmosphere.
• Continually seek to enhance your knowledge and be aware of changes in the Industry which may affect the company or agency plant.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or the equivalent work experience in insurance.
• 2 to 4 years experience in P&C insurance with at least 2 years practical exposure to assistant underwriting.
• Experience in Cogen Plis team track is helpful
• Strong customer service negotiation time management and relationship building skills needed
• Must be detailed oriented with good follow up.

Our current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual salary or hourly wage range for this position is approximately $52000 ($27.59 an hour) - $60000 ($31.84 an hour) based on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience educational background and certifications performance and qualifications market demand for the role and other organizational needs.

Please note: The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.