Underwriter I - Credit Protection & Specialty

Fortegra•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Underwriter I – Credit Protection & Specialty will assist with Fortegra’s Lender Placed products including Mortgage Fire, Flood, Collateral Protection and Blanket VSI; and Specialty products including Investor Program Hazard and General Liability. Responsibilities will include verbal and electronic communication with agents, receive and process applications for coverage, underwriting review, decision recommendations, development of quotes, policy issue activities, underwriting analysis, reporting and other analytical activities. The position reports to the Vice President of Lender Products Underwriting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of property and casualty insurance products
Excellent written communication skills
Must have demonstrated Microsoft Office Skills including Word and Excel
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to solve problems
Ability to balance multiple priorities and ensure action items are handled timely

Nice To Haves

Insurance license preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Lender Products Underwriting team
Receive and review applications for Lender Placed Insurance and Investor Program quotes
Develop quotes using rating tools and methodology provided
Manage and organize flow of quotes to ensure timely delivery and response
Update CRM with quote status
Submit policy requests to Compliance upon receipt of bind request for Lender Placed Program
Proofread policies for accuracy prior to delivery to client ensuring timely delivery and response
Assist in review of bordereaux files for premium reporting, claims or other reporting needs to proactively manage the business