Underwriting Technician

AmTrust Financial Services•Dallas, TX

18h

About The Position

Responsible for providing E&S (P&C) property underwriters with information necessary to make sound underwriting decisions. This role provides customer service and administrative support to underwriters and agents from initial submission through policy issuance for both new and renewal business. The Underwriting Technician provides support within established performance standards and priorities, assuring all related support activities are delivered in a manner consistent with the business unit's focus on customer service.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies degree preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong desire to establish career path in the insurance industry.
Ability to synthesize and apply a high volume of information.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet productivity deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of complex Commercial Lines underwriting policies, practices and procedures, insurance law and underwriting/marketing principles and techniques.
Knowledge of regulatory issues, the wholesale insurance transaction, market conditions and company operations.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, interpersonally with individuals and groups via telephone, tele/video conference, fax, e-mail and in person.
Demonstrates negotiation skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to use/learn job related computer software.
Ability to analyze and interpret mathematical, statistical and logical data, and evaluate its reliability and significance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to train and mentor all levels of underwriting assistants and interns.

Responsibilities

Participates with underwriters in new and renewal business activities that support underwriting decisions consistent with business unit growth and retention goals.
Partners with underwriters to establish support needs for new and renewal policies (i.e., identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind the policy).
Manages account documentation and processing (i.e., premium audits, endorsements, cancellations, non-renewals).
Oversees or handles policy maintenance items and other mid-term requests, as well as conducting midterm policy audits.
Processes endorsement requests as assigned by underwriters.
Follows up on outstanding information as required.
Fosters positive business relationships with agents/brokers through frequent contact.
Develops and maintains good rapport and resolves conflicts.
Provides general administrative support and performs other duties as assigned.