Underwriting Assistant I

Universal Shield Insurance Group • Dublin, OH

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About The Position

The Underwriting Assistant I supports underwriting efforts by coordinating with agents, producers, underwriting staff, and customers. The role reviews applications and policy details, researches risks, compares exposures, quotes and issues commercial property, general liability, and inland marine coverage, and processes endorsements. It also helps maintain accurate electronic files, ensure the quality and timeliness of policies and correspondence, review inspection reports and renewal business, and respond to inquiries. The position calls for ongoing development of underwriting knowledge and awareness of property and casualty market trends, competitive intelligence, and product and service innovations.

Requirements

• Two years of commercial insurance underwriting assistant experience working with small and mid-size accounts.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Moderate knowledge of commercial coverage endorsements, rules, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Continuous development of underwriting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous commercial insurance rating experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with agents, producers, and underwriting staff to support underwriting efforts and take appropriate action within designated timeframes.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of policies and correspondence, and respond to customer inquiries.
• Maintain accurate electronic files in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Compare exposures, research risks using company and public data resources, and review applications for accuracy of application, quote, and policy details.
• Quote and issue commercial property, general liability, and inland marine coverage, and process endorsements.
• Review property and casualty inspection reports and manage necessary inspection recommendations.
• Review policy performance for renewal business and request additional information as needed.
• Review applications and respond to agent, wholesaler, and customer inquiries.
• Develop industry skills and knowledge in support of continuous learning and career enrichment.
• Maintain knowledge of current P&C insurance market trends, conditions, competitive intelligence, and product and service innovations.
• Interact collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, agents, and customers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a company-contributed HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Company-paid self-training for professional designations through The Institutes and The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED