Assistant Underwriter Commercial Insurance

Hybrid for King County, Remote available if located in WA, AZ, CA, TX, GA, MT, OR only

If you are someone who delivers superior customer service to clients and team members and possesses a positive outlook on everything you (attention to detail, communication and a sense of personal excellence) then you will want to check out this position with a wonderful company. I think they are a pretty great company because they say they train, and they do, they say they promote, and they do.

Underwriting Assistant Role within the Company

You will be primarily responsible for servicing the day to day needs of a diverse group of commercial lines clients for both new and renewal insurance business, and providing support for underwriters.

Responsibilities:

• Execute new and renewal business, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements for agents


• Perform underwriting file analysis and ensure forms accuracy


• Issue binders, certificates, endorsements, cancellations, and related activities


• Issue policies accurately and effectively


• Coordinate Audit process between carrier and agent


• Develop relationships with appointed agents or assigned product line


• Assist agents with questions regarding policies and new submissions


• Participate in training and programs to increase skill set and industry knowledge


• Reviewing policies and endorsements to ensure policies clearly reflect the terms and conditions agreed upon

Skills:
We are looking for someone with

Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills

Ability to work effectively in a team and individual environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment and be capable of communicating with a diverse group of individuals


• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, team members, and co-workers with a focus on timely and accurate exchange of information


• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently


• Self-starter with strong organizational abilities


• Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Background:

• 2-4 years experience in insurance industry- surplus, commercial lines, or personal lines.


• The experience can come from a carrier, a wholesale agency, a retail agency, or an exclusive agency.

• Salary open to some degree depending on your experience level


• Casual work environment--company offers lots of interactive gatherings and events for their employees


• Very good benefits package


• Promotions


• Company is growing, so that means you will, too


• Location is the eastside, free parking and ability to do some ride sharing as well.


• Nice people


• A company that respects and values their people.