Personal Lines Underwriter Assistant
Erie and Niagara Insurance•Williamsville, NY
•$44,300 - $54,080•Hybrid
About The Position
Erie and Niagara is seeking a full-time Underwriter Assistant for our Personal Lines Department. This is a great opportunity to join an established WNY company with opportunities for advancement. Employees may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule upon successful completion of a training period.
Requirements
- Ability to use sound judgment and make decisions within established underwriting guidelines
- Proficient computer skills in a Windows based environment
- Demonstrated analytical, communication, and customer service skills
- Must work well both independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities daily
- Demonstrates knowledge of, or the ability to learn, insurance industry terminology and laws as it pertains to assigned area
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Two years of demonstrated customer service experience is preferred
- Willingness to pursue INS designation
Responsibilities
- Builds rapport with Agency Personnel offering friendly, courteous, and professional customer service
- Assists in underwriting activities within the scope of authority
- Reviews, approves, processes or refers policy endorsements requests
- Reviews, approves, processes or refers policy cancellation or reinstatement requests
- Reviews all necessary information for policy renewals to determine acceptability for continued coverage
- Gathers information on new business/quotes to be utilized in the underwriting decision process and forward to Underwriters on a timely basis
- Prepares and processes policy quotations as directed by Underwriters or within the scope of assigned authority
- Researches information to be utilized in the underwriting decision process; Gathers information on risks
- Sends memos for information and pending timely response
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Underwriting Management
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental benefit and insurance options
- 401k with up to 6% company match
- Pension
- Generous PTO
- Profit share
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
