Associate Underwriter

BITCO Insurance Companies • Irving, TX

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides key functional support to the Public Entity Underwriting team through a variety of functions that include new and renewal policy set up, account analysis, account coordination, data collection and information follow-up.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Commercial Insurance experience strongly preferred
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of commercial rating
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read and interpret policy terms and other factual information
• Ability to multi-task effectively within assigned deadlines
• Demonstrated sense of urgency
• Proven ability to provide prompt and effective customer service
• Must be able to work effectively in an independent and team environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Frequently sit at a desk or other work station for extended periods of time
• Occasionally lift and carry equipment and/or materials weighing up to 15 pounds
• Routinely bend, kneel, reach, see, be mobile and walk around

Responsibilities

• Review new business submissions and enter into the policy system; review for fit within underwriting guidelines
• Performs loss analysis and reviews other important detail and documentation on applications and accounts
• Prepare issuance instructions according to either a completed proposal or binder order
• May provide a full range of Underwriting support on smaller, less complex accounts
• Collaborates with Underwriting team on quotes, renewals, applications, changes, and Underwriting issues
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with agents, providing prompt service on questions, requests, and/or issues
• Develops information for special reports and projects, as requested by Underwriting team or management
• Initiates requests for renewal information and orders Experian or other investigative reports; initiates appropriate risk control service
• Administers changes to new and renewal policies, utilizing the company's current rating/publishing system and ISO, NCCI, and related on-line manuals
• Calculates premiums for endorsements and cancellations of policies
• Works with internal billing team to resolve any issues related to billing on accounts
• Coordinates account details and documentation, such as file set-up, follow up on endorsements, form completion, and proofreading
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays a year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance – 2x annual earnings
• Old Republic 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan
• Education and training opportunities
• Insurance designations encouraged with financial assistance available
• Daily two-hour flexible start and end time for 7.5-hour workday
• Employee Fitness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees