Insurance Brokerage Assistant
About The Position
Amwins is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty and professional lines of insurance products - we're ready for even the most complex placements. We are the industry leader because we hold ourselves accountable to deliver results - for our employees, our clients, our markets and our shareholders. We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures - which is why we work so hard on ours. We've built a workplace where talent is valued, and success is celebrated. With a focus on service, to our clients as well as our communities, our culture is defined by supporting each other. In this team-driven environment, Amwins creates the perfect place for you to grow your career with built-in support and opportunity to advance your knowledge base. At Amwins, our people are our greatest asset. We hire the best talent in the industry and provide our employees with the tools to deliver innovative insurance solutions. We believe that by taking care of our employees, they will take care of our clients and the cycle will perpetuate. Learn more about us at amwins.com. Join our Amwins Brokerage team in Chicago, IL as a Brokerage Assistant! This position is internally titled Technical Assistant. This position is in-office. None of our positions are commission based or involve cold calling. Each Brokerage Assistant provides vital team functions: Provide assistance to associate brokers, marketing brokers and producing brokers with administrative activities related to both renewal and new business accounts Data entry into multiple online based systems Includes gathering missing client information, crossing checking with existing accounts Prepare, revise and edit documents as requested Assist with the process and servicing functions of accounts Includes account start up processes such as quotes and binders Life cycle/change functions such as endorsements and certificates of insurance Assist with information gathering for renewal accounts such as requesting loss-runs and preparation of renewal letters to agents
Requirements
- 1 year experience as support staff in an office environment or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university
- Strong desire to learn and get into an insurance career!
- Driven and highly motivated with team-focused mentality
- Detail-oriented and dedicated
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365 proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to associate brokers, marketing brokers and producing brokers with administrative activities related to both renewal and new business accounts
- Data entry into multiple online based systems
- Includes gathering missing client information, crossing checking with existing accounts
- Prepare, revise and edit documents as requested
- Assist with the process and servicing functions of accounts
- Includes account start up processes such as quotes and binders
- Life cycle/change functions such as endorsements and certificates of insurance
- Assist with information gathering for renewal accounts such as requesting loss-runs and preparation of renewal letters to agents
Benefits
- Compensation includes an hourly wage commensurate with experience
- Annual bonus potential
- Broad benefits package available
- Most benefits available first day of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc
- Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
- Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
