Underwriting Assistant, Surety UW Center
About The Position
As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions. Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant in our Surety business unit. Underwriting Assistants are responsible for handling the day-to-day processing and management of surety bonds. They are also responsible for managing relationships with underwriters and agencies, along with supporting the other Surety teams. Location: This position will be based in our Seattle, WA office. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers. Our business, your impact, our opportunity: What you’ll be doing: Process Surety business through data entry, Underwriter support, understanding rating scenarios, and producing error-free work through strong attention-to-detail Develop superior working relationships with underwriters and act as the first point of contact with timely service inquiries Maintain successful relationships with agencies and clients Display and use knowledge with filed rates, minimum premium, rater and assisting with line cards Manage internal reports: monthly renewal, status reports, data cleanup projects, submission under review & quoted status Provide support to Surety UW Center team (other UAs, account management, bond forms, collections)
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a technical/underwriting assistant with similar duties preferred
- Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills (email, phone, in-person)
- Computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Edge/Chrome, Nitro Pro (Adobe)
- Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with others
- Planning and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Desire to learn, positive attitude and willingness to take on new opportunities or responsibilities from UW’s or Leads
Responsibilities
- Process Surety business through data entry, Underwriter support, understanding rating scenarios, and producing error-free work through strong attention-to-detail
- Develop superior working relationships with underwriters and act as the first point of contact with timely service inquiries
- Maintain successful relationships with agencies and clients
- Display and use knowledge with filed rates, minimum premium, rater and assisting with line cards
- Manage internal reports: monthly renewal, status reports, data cleanup projects, submission under review & quoted status
- Provide support to Surety UW Center team (other UAs, account management, bond forms, collections)
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
- Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
- Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
- Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
- Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
