Underwriting Support Specialist II

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan • Scottsdale, AZ

17h • $39,100 - $65,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Underwriting Support Specialist II performs a variety of underwriting support tasks to ensure proper file documentation and policy issuance for the Garage division of Century Insurance Group. Point of contact with agents and internal stakeholders. This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D required. Additional college and/or insurance related course study desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years commercial casualty underwriting support experience preferably in a multi-state, multi-bureau environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills required
• Strong customer and team-oriented work experience and ethic
• Familiarity with commercial insurance bureau and underwriting processes
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a team is essential
• Accurate math and data entry skills required
• Ability to organize daily work responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and recommend changes to improve operational performance
• Knowledge of computers and company standard software programs, with intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Excellent customer service skills are essential
• Effective problem solving and attention to detail skills are essential

Nice To Haves

• Garage experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs underwriting tasks as determined by division manager/underwriter, within letter of authority.
• Review bind requests for completeness, follow-up on missing items, and work with underwriter to ensure all documentation and information is complete and acceptable.
• Convert bind requests into policy typing packets so that policies can be typed and issued.
• Process endorsements.
• Review all inspections and prepare findings for underwriters.
• Refer individual risks to underwriter that are beyond delegated authority.
• Often the first point of contact for agents, this position is responsible for communicating directly with our agents on policy maintenance items.
• Other duties as requested by division manager.

What This Job Offers

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