Associate Underwriter Windstorm Risk

Howden • Atlanta, GA

3d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

DUAL North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the Windstorm Risk division. At DUAL, Associate Underwriters play a key supportive role through the risk underwriting process. In this role, you will assist with account quoting and binding, prepare and distribute various types of communications, and provide quality customer service through the underwriting life cycle. Supporting a team of Underwriters within the Windstorm Risk division, you will assist in evaluating windstorm risk exposures, gathering data, and supporting the

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or a related field preferred
• 0–1 year underwriting or insurance experience
• Foundational knowledge of insurance principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Complete assigned tasks correctly, on time and able to learn quickly
• Self-motivated and demonstrating attention to detail
• Be able to work independently for extended periods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as general business understanding
• Travel up to 10% with an Underwriter to shadow and participate in interactions between Underwriters and brokers
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment
• If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters
• Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market
• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account
• Generate, edit, and send out a variety of correspondences on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders
• Demonstrate basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics
• Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences
• Attend weekly underwriting meetings if applicable, ask questions – need to understand what business is selling and understanding why deals are lost and adjusting accordingly
• Provide customer service and underwriting support to help achieve team new and renewal premium goals

Benefits

• Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.
• We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level