Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter/Underwriter Trainee

Utica National Insurance Group•New Hartford, NY

18d•$41,000 - $61,500

About The Position

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including NYC, Dallas and Charlotte. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as a Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter/Underwriter Trainee. In this role, you will be responsible for screening applications for missing information, contacting and working with agencies to obtain necessary information, and evaluating the acceptability of applications. You will also assist in the renewal process by reviewing loss activity and requesting and evaluating loss runs and driver lists. Additionally, you will be responsible for initiating cancellation notices and reviewing and screening loss control reports. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in underwriting and grow within our company.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; 2-4 year college preferred
Insurance agency or commercial insurance business background desired
Key Skills: logical, analytical, decision-making, self-motivated, organized

Responsibilities

Screen applications for missing information.
Contact and work with agency to obtain and make initial evaluation of acceptability based on received information.
Revise TAS worksheets and update as needed based on additional information obtained on the insured.
Request and evaluate loss runs.
Review loss activity on renewals.
Request driver list, order and evaluate motor vehicle reports.
Initiate cancellation notices.
Review and screen loss control reports.
Compare and verify findings with underwriting file information (COPE, sales, payroll, number of employees, etc.).
Update Underwriting Checklist as needed.
Follow up on outstanding loss control recommendations.
Research insured’s website, social media sites and conduct a general search of internet.
Review and issue endorsements.
Set and follow up on diary items.
Prepare and send conditional renewal notices.
Identify and document marketing classifications.
Prepare quote proposals.
Import email, fax and reports into OnBase.
Follow up on reinsurance certificates.
Add SIC on Underwriting Checklist for Commercial Edge business.
Underwrite and issue designated small new non-flow regional business.
Underwrite and issue designated regional renewal business.
Review new business 45 day check list to ensure file is in order – reports ordered, outstanding items addressed and diaries are set.
Form and build relationships with agencies.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Dental Benefit
Vision Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Paid Volunteer Day
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs
Personal Insurance Discount