Underwriting Assistant-Commercial Lines Insurance

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC)•Bedford Park, IL

52d•$18 - $24

About The Position

We are seeking the ideal candidate for our Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant opening for our growing insurance company located in Bedford Park, just a mile south of Midway Airport! The Commercial Underwriting Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Underwriting Department in overall productivity. Scope of the position includes ensuring compliance with state mandated handling guidelines and delivering customer service to agencies / policyholders. Provide excellent customer service phone duties for policy, billing and claim inquiries.

Requirements

Prior customer service experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Good typing/data entry skills
Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

Related industry and Customer Service experience
Knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance Industry
Solid written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist the Underwriting Unit as required for new business, endorsement, and renewal processes
Provide a high level of customer service by delivering timely responses to agents / policyholders on quotes, endorsements, and renewals
Develop a basic understanding of coverage's, exposures, rating plans and state requirements
Enter new business policies, endorsements, and renewals.
Order reports and assimilate information as required to support the underwriting process
Assist the Underwriting Unit as required for new business, endorsement, and renewal processes
Work on special projects as directed
Awareness of market conditions, company programs and competitor products