Underwriter I - Personal Lines

AAA•Coppell, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

Working under general supervision, an Underwriter I – Personal Lines is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of low complexity business with low to moderate premium volume according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders. Wawanesa Insurance is a direct-to-consumer insurance company that provides auto and property insurance products in California and Oregon. We are committed to being there for our members when they need us most and supporting our communities. We’ve been serving our members since 1975 and have been recognized for our award-winning customer service. We are proud to be an affiliate of the Auto Club of Southern California (AAA), Wawanesa and AAA have shared values of service to our members, competitive pricing, and supporting our communities. We have an abundance of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance throughout our thriving organization. We are proud to offer employees the flexibility to work from home (remote). You may work in any state where Wawanesa currently operates in the U.S. or a state the company has the ability to run payroll. Please check with the Recruiter to determine if your remote work location is allowed. Wawanesa Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wawanesa Insurance will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For more than a century, AAA has been synonymous with trust, dependability, quality, and innovation. It's our mission to provide our growing membership with the legendary service we are famous for, and we welcome committed professionals ready to challenge themselves in a dynamic industry. AAA would not exist without the millions of members who give us their loyalty, or our employees whose mission it is to give those members world-class service. What else do we offer? Stability. Growth. Commitment to an exciting future for both you and our members.

Requirements

2+ years of Underwriting experience required.
Willingness to enroll in or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to provide justification.
Strong customer service skills.
Demonstrated planning and organizing skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.
Perform data entry activity
Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines.
Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
Learn to understand rating procedures, wordings, underwriting policies and regulations.
Handle work assignments, including calls, efficiently.
Work effectively towards the goals of the team.
Build positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.