Underwriting Assistant - AZ

Company Details: Responsibilities:

• 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., research and resolve 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college course work or degree preferred.
• Experience with Professional Liability or Commercial Casualty coverages is a plus.
• Strong oral/written communication skills, displaying a positive attitude.
• Ability to provide written referrals where thought process is well documented and easily interpreted by others.
• Detail-oriented with initiative and ability to work in fast-paced team environment.
• A strong focus and passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• High sense of urgency and ability to function well in a high-volume and time sensitive environment.
• Computer literate including use of Word, Excel and various project management tools.
• Flexible and open to change and enhancements to help evolve in a competitive market.
• Adaptive to adjusting priorities and/or working on multiple tasks.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability as a result of being highly motivated.
• Some market experience preferred, but not required.

Additional Company Details: We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting 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