Underwriting Technician
About The Position
Multi-state commercial insurance carrier is seeking an Underwriting Technician to support underwriting operations within the Bus Division, based in the Long Beach, NY location. This is an entry-level opportunity for applicants looking to join a growing team while gaining a strong insurance foundation. In this role, the right applicant will be immersed in the underwriting life cycle as a key support to the underwriting team. Applicant will gain exposure to the commercial auto and specialty insurance industry while setting the groundwork for a successful career with a well-established and respected market leader.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree required
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlo
Nice To Haves
- Experience in insurance setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Review applications and other related policy documentation in preparation for policy issuance
- Prepare and issue new and renewal policies
- Process endorsements, cancellations & reinstatements
- Review and input certificates of insurance
- Review and input Driver information and MVR
- Issue vehicle ID card
- Issue Federal and State filings
- Consistent prioritization of workload while effectively balancing deadlines and responsibilities
- Perform quality-control checks of policy E-files and related documentation to ensure processing accuracy.
- Proactively identifies and timely escalates items requiring approval or underwriting guidance, ensuring questions & issues are addressed promptly and appropriate resolutions achieved
- Send all related documents for (policies, endorsements, cancellations, reinstatements, ID cards) to agents/brokers
- Ensure that all policy documentation/correspondence is stored within the E-Policy File under the correct Naming Guide/Subfolder
- Answer emails and phone calls as needed
- All other administrative duties as assigned
Benefits
- competitive salary
- opportunities for professional development and advancement
- medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
- short and long-term disability
- Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Reimbursement Account
- wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
