Sr. Underwriting Assistant - E&S Excess Casualty

Endurance Services Limited • Alpharetta, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriting Assistant, E&S Excess Casualty. The position is for our New York City, Alpharetta or Dallas Office, reporting to the VP, Underwriting Support Manager, E&S Casualty. Our seasoned U.S. E&S Excess Casualty team applies significant expertise and creativity to complete placements. Leveraging our relationships with appointed wholesale brokers, we provide meaningful capacity, a consistent underwriting approach and timely coverage and claims responses.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience as a Senior Underwriting Assistant with similar duties
• Computer skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Adobe Acrobat
• Able to multi-task and communicate well
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible new and renewal submissions, review documentation, and prepare files for quoting.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Underwriters throughout the quote, bind, policy issuance and endorsement process.
• Coordinate with brokers to obtain outstanding information, documentation, and subjectivities necessary.
• Review and adhere to applicable Surplus Lines regulations and state-specific requirements.
• Create, register, process and distribute binders, policies and endorsements in accordance with established SLAs.
• Prepare policies accurately and in accordance with final binders, ensuring all documentation has been reviewed and approved by appropriate underwriting staff.
• Maintain a high level of service and professionalism, contributing to a field service reputation recognized as exceptional in the industry.
• Review and analyse facultative reinsurance certificates and related documentation is completed accurately, as directed by management.
• Maintain accurate, organized and audit-ready underwriting files and documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with Underwriters, fellow Underwriting Assistants, brokers, and internal business partners to ensure timely and accurate completion of account activities.
• Provide coverage and workflow support to other Underwriting Assistants as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and support the overall effectiveness of your role.

Benefits

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior