Underwriter I
Underwriter I
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Job Description
Overview
This underwriting position specifically works with national payroll agencies and digital partners and is within a quickly growing division of the AmTrust with opportunities for advancement. Emphasis is placed on providing excellent customer service including quick and timely submission review. Majority of accounts are small to midmarket workers comp submissions domiciled countrywide. Individual account underwriting is required including hazard analysis rating pricing and form selection. This person also meets with assigned agencies and producers to review progress in business goals and accounts as needed.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite new business insurance policies through solid risk analysis pricing and servicing. Adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines. Operates within written authority grant and makes referrals to management as required.
- Provides professional timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff.
- Provides the pertinent information and guidance to support staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines
- Understanding and adherence to organizational and regulatory rules and ability to adhere to underwriting authority
- Provides technical assistance to sales team and customers regarding policy and endorsement provisions and underwriting acceptability for designated insurance coverages.
- Maintain strong industry knowledge on WC underwriting expertise and changes in market/account positions. Develop and maintain full knowledge of all forms coverages ratings and manuals for the specific line being underwritten.
- Participate in review and evaluation of risk portfolio making recommendations on book management issues.
- Travel to agency offices is encouraged however dependent to comfort and safety in the pandemic environment.
100% remote or hybrid office/remote model available
Qualifications
Required:
- At least 3 years experience in Finance Insurance or Payroll
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
- Bachelors degree
Preferred:
- CPCU ASLI or CIC designation preferred or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Background in Workers Compensation.
- Multiline underwriting experience preferred.
What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans Life Insurance including eligible spouses & children Health Care Flexible Spending Dependent Care 401k Savings Plans Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race ethnicity gender sexual orientation culture religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds skills and perspectives of its workforce it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative enabling us to attract retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company how we operate and how we see our future.
Employment Type
Full-Time
