Excess & Surplus - Underwriting Assistant

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.

If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Build your future with us

CSU Producer Resources Inc. has an opening for an excess and surplus lines Underwriting Assistant to support underwriters in all aspects of new business entry, renewal and post-issuance transactions. This position is a hybrid role - working 50% in the office and 50% remotely.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 hourly. The pay determination is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.

Be ready to:

• process new business, renewals, and post bind transactions in our policy administration system and broker management system
• assist underwriters through all phases of the account from initial data collection to ongoing service and account maintenance
• provide backup support to underwriters and other Underwriting Assistants
• deliver timely customer service to our agency partners
• order and screen miscellaneous reports as needed in the underwriting process
• support with state compliance as needed
• other clerical tasks as needed in support of the underwriter

Be equipped with:

• excellent interpersonal communication skills
• ability to prioritize and organize work
• proficient knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel and Outlook
• ability in carrying out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form
• strong attention to detail
• willingness to work hard and learn in a dynamic environment
• creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• self-directed and highly productive with light supervision
• ability to navigate web-based applications

Bring education or experience from:

• AINS certification is preferred, but completion within three years of start date if selected for the position is also acceptable
• completion of the ASLI designation is encouraged upon completion of AINS certification
• knowledge of commercial insurance ratings process is helpful, but not required

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities.

Many departments at our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, offer hybrid work options, empowering associates to work from home several days a week. Depending on your role and responsibilities, hybrid options may be available.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. .