Underwriting Associate - Technology (Hybrid or Remote in the West Coast)
About The Position
Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our promise to you. Who we are At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups. Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team. The opportunity We currently have an opportunity for an Underwriting Associate to join our Specialty Technology team based in our Anaheim, CA office or remotely within the western time zone of the United States. The Underwriting Associate provides advanced, complex technical services and support in partnership with assigned underwriter(s) and designated producers for complex accounts.
Requirements
- Advanced computer literacy with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and internet navigation.
- Proven analytical skills and mathematical aptitude. (arithmetic, algebra, basic accounting principles)
- Exceptional time and desk management skills with tremendous attention to detail are essential.
- Basic knowledge of property and casualty lines as well as other insurance principles
- Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills which lead to confident decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with both internal and external partners
- Ability to work independently as well as the ability to collaborate with others.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3-5 years underwriting support or related insurance experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assists underwriter in developing and directly servicing a book of business and within defined authority level, evaluates risks and makes recommendations for acceptance, rejection, modification, or referral in accordance with established underwriting standards, policies and programs.
- For new and renewal business policies, completes 85-90% of the front-end information gathering and analytics required, including ensuring compliance with all underwriting guidelines, and pointing out when peculiarities or deficiencies are noted to enable assigned underwriter(s) to make a determination on the risk.
- Responsible for adjusting policy pricing and properly documenting eligible renewals by utilizing guidelines with minimal to no underwriting direction.
- Ensures final policy documentation is complete.
- Develops superior working relationships with producers and acts as first point of contact.
- Researches and resolves complex errors and questions regarding processes and procedures.
- Takes initiative for continual learning and understanding insurance coverages and acquires additional insurance knowledge by enrolling in industry related courses and programs.
- Assists in the development of new processes, procedures and/or systems.
- Participates on committees and projects as required.
- Trains and acts as a resource and mentor for others.
- Ability to travel when the position requires.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
- Competitive paid time off programs
- 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
- Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
