Commercial Lines Underwriter Assistant

HUB International • Burbank, CA

89d • $25 - $28

About The Position

The ideal candidate for this position will possess excellent customer service skills and serve as a technical resource to a large and growing binding and brokerage team. Successful applicants will work with the in-house underwriter to request and review underwriting information for processing of endorsements, preparation of quotes and processing bind orders.

Requirements

• One year of wholesale insurance experience.
• State specific Insurance License.
• High School graduate required; College courses preferred.
• Must have experience and knowledge of Commercial Lines E&S products.
• Previous work experience in the fields of insurance underwriting, customer service, with a successful track record.
• Positive attitude and enjoys helping others through frequent phone and email communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of adaptability to meet the needs of various situations.
• Strong organization skills, with a high level of detail orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and various rating portals.
• Technical Assistant experience or three years of general insurance experience.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years’ experience with property and casualty lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or assist with audits, binders/invoicing, and endorsements through managing all company correspondence in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to all requests from brokerage team, underwriters, retailers, or managers regarding account servicing issues.
• Develop a professional rapport with clients and underwriters to enhance new and ongoing business relationships.
• Follow departmental procedures with accuracy, efficiency, and meeting compliance standards.
• Act as liaison between clients and the underwriter to manage all account documentation.
• Initiate cancellation and non-renewal notices according to statutory and contractual requirements.
• Maintain suspense system and follow-up for receipt of policies, endorsements, inspections reports, correspondence, claims, etc. from outside sources.
• Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry through attendance of virtual workshops, seminars, literature reviews and/or formal continuing education.
• Inspections ordering.
• Order renewals in company portal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) accounts
• Paid time off benefits
• Eligible bonuses
• Equity and commissions for some positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees