Underwriting Assistant

The Underwriting Assistant is vital in the organization, supporting workers’ compensation insurance underwriting efforts by providing clerical and research assistance, collecting and evaluating information, performing data entry, attending to time-sensitive matters, and establishing and keeping accurate records. This Underwriting Assistant job is full-time based in Montgomery, Alabama and geared to candidates looking for a long-term, career-development position within the insurance industry. Duties involve collaborating with in-house senior underwriters, partner brokers/insurance agencies, insurance company representatives, and others to facilitate short and long-term goals of the company while maintaining in a positive, professional manner.

Essential Duties:

• Receive new business submissions/applications
• Assist in analyzing information, quoting, binding, and issuing coverage documents
• Service existing accounts including coverage endorsements and renewals
• Maintain accurate records of prospects and customers
• Communicate with in-house and outside business partners to support the company’s underwriting efforts
• Meet internal and external objectives and deadlines

Qualities:

• Attentive to details
• Insistent on quality and accuracy
• Able to manage fluctuating workload
• Adhere to deadlines
• Punctual and dependable
• Critical thinker/intellectual acuity
• Able to work in groups and independently

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma/GED required
• Post-secondary vocational, trade, college, or university education a plus

Skills

• Solid organizational and research abilities
• Exceptional communication
• Strong computer/management systems and data entry including experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Competent insurance, business administration, finance, statistics, mathematics, or related disciplines
• Prior insurance administrative/underwriting assistance work desirable
• Workers’ compensation insurance experience a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Montgomery, AL 36117: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person