Assistant Underwriter

Bridge Specialty Group•Hollywood, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hull & Company Fort Lauderdale, a member of Bridge Specialty Group is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL! The Underwriting Assist will assist the Underwriter by reviewing insurance applications, inspections, and other pertinent information to evaluate, classify, and rate submissions for insurance by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
1 – 3 years' experience in a similar position
Strong multitasking capabilities in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent proofreading and accuracy
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Professional demeanor and customer-focused mindset

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field

Responsibilities

Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.
Provide full assistance and support for the sales and production process; including, but not limited to, providing new business quotes as needed.
Issuance of renewals.
Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms , and issue written binders.
Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and a high degree of accuracy including forms and editions.
Become thoroughly familiar with the use of all agency management software systems and suggest labor saving uses to management.
Order and review inspections. This duty requires the ability to identify the different exposures of risks, verify information obtained on inspection with the information on policy for accuracy and verification of underwriting guidelines.
Issuance of Certificates of Insurance.