Associate Underwriter

Canal Insurance Company • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Associate Underwriter supports the underwriting business unit through clerical administration and underwriting assistance. The role evaluates producer-submitted offerings, manages agency relationships within an assigned territory, prepares reports for higher-level underwriting decisions, and helps ensure policies receive appropriate review and administration throughout their terms. The position also communicates with agents to gather risk information and support their needs. Occasional travel and periodic work outside standard business hours or on weekends may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Intermediate computer skills, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, Internet, and e-mail, required.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance industry or underwriting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accept, decline, or modify offerings submitted by producers.
• Manage agencies within an assigned territory, including developing action plans to achieve individual agency objectives.
• Prepare underwriting reports for higher-level authority determinations.
• Establish and maintain a diary system to ensure appropriate underwriting throughout a policy term.
• Assist with mid-term policy reviews.
• Communicate with agents to obtain additional risk information and support agent needs as necessary.
• Confirm all new and renewal policies in accordance with written department procedures.
• Examine producer loss experience and production within assigned authority and take appropriate actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

What This Job Offers

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