Assistant Underwriter

National Indemnity Company•Omaha, NE

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and "large company" benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, "small company" atmosphere. Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers "large company" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and "small company" atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers. Our Underwriting Assistant reviews new and/or renewal policies and applications for acceptability and profitability within Company's guidelines. They also receive, record and assign new underwriting submissions to Underwriters and assist underwriters with new and renewal accounts by entering information into rating software. This position will be located in Omaha, NE Office and eligible for hybrid work after the completion of training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent and two years college or equivalent.
Personal computer related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
2-3 years related work experience.
Basic understanding of Insurance terminology
Excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

PC hardware/software capabilities and limitations
Insurance terminology
Policy coverages, endorsements, etc.
Company and department practices and procedures
Insurance related courses such as CPCU, IIA, or AU
Company guidelines on acceptability and profitability for applications/accounts/policies
Excellent oral and written communication
Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Computer proficiency
Work independently
Work well with others
Organize time and resources and handle multiple priorities
Respond well to demands on time and resources
Plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Research, evaluate alternatives, reach decisions, and make recommendations
Work with detail with accuracy

Responsibilities

Review and record new business submissions into ImageRight for Underwriting.
Determine which underwriter is responsible for the risk based upon territory, agency and other items and assign the risk to that individual.
Identify and/or review proper classification of risk and may enter risk into rating software for underwriter review for new business submissions.
Examine and evaluate inspection reports, MVRs, loss data, audits, and other available information to determine degree of risk and identify risk improvement or need for termination and makes recommendations to Underwriters.
Communicate with Company Underwriters and Agents to provide quotes, instructions, obtain supplemental underwriting information, obtain necessary signed forms, and provide other assistance as needed.

Benefits

retirement and savings plan with dollar for dollar up to 5% company match
paid upfront educational reimbursement program
subsidized downtown parking
Learning & Development team
health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
100% upfront tuition reimbursement
complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym
robust wellness program
low-cost downtown parking
numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals