Underwriting Associate

Western National Group & Umialik Insurance-posted 2 days ago
$24 - $32/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Anchorage, AK
501-1,000 employees
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Umialik Insurance Company, a member of the Western National Insurance Group is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriting Associate to join our team! The individual in this role will have the opportunity to assist Underwriting in profitable premium growth through policy processing and technical support for both new and renewal business.

  • Assists Underwriters in the daily underwriting and processing of new and renewal business, endorsements, and premium audit transactions.
  • Uses established practices, processes, and procedures to renew and endorse existing policies based on underwriting authority.
  • Reviews new and renewal business application documents, gathers additional information as needed to accurately underwrite policies.
  • Assesses risk and exposures on existing business to identify opportunities to maximize assigned territory loss ratio and growth objectives.
  • Executes policies within established authority level and established eligible risks.
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Decision making guided by specific policies and objectives within which straightforward decisions are required.
  • Applies knowledge to help solve problems of relatively limited scope and complexity.
  • Meets our customer experience standards, including: responding quickly; maintaining a positive attitude; building rapport; demonstrating empathy; managing the customer’s expectations; using the proper communication channel for the situation; and taking ownership to ensure the customer’s issue is resolved.
  • Strong ability to follow established processes with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and resolve routine problems effectively.
  • Flexibility to handle a variety of assignments and shifting priorities.
  • Ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively with internal and external partners.
  • Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent related experience.
  • AU and/or INS certification acquired or working toward preferred.
  • Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment and software packages.
  • Foundational understanding of industry standards and underwriting principles.
  • Basic knowledge of insurance coverages, forms, symbols, and endorsements by line of business.
  • Basic understanding of insurance rating and premium calculation.
  • Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
  • Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
  • Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
  • 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.
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