Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Surety
Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Surety
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Job Description
What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.
The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The primary purpose of this position is to act as a resource and serve as an integral member of the underwriting team able to overcome obstacles in the workload and meet timelines by fulfilling basic underwriting support responsibilities. This position will handle day-to- day client servicing including managing workflow and reinforcing the ease of doing business with Markel by meeting or exceeding agents/brokers expectations and providing quality service on a consistent basis.Job Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to Underwriters.
- Prioritize phone calls and emails from agents and principals requesting commercial surety bonds.
- Communicate instructions and varying requirements for each type of commercial bond to agents.
- Organize and document bond files and applications for submission to Underwriter for approval.
- Accept payment information accurately and promptly.
- Monitor proprietary system generated email and suspense for action required.
- Monitor the issuance renewal maintenance and invoicing of bonds that are Direct Billed.
- Process and edit system-generated forms and letters.
- Communicate follow up procedures during bonding process and track compliance.
- Proactively anticipate and resolve customer issues promptly.
- Update principal or agency information in systems.
- Monitor and assist to resolve agency billing and accounting issues.
- Maintain documents and clearly identify attachments to system bond files.
- Cancel bonds as requested by agents and calculate pro rata return premium.
- Follow specific written and verbal procedures to maintain consistency and accuracy for Underwriters.
- Backup for answering phones and reception duties.
- Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Education
- Bachelors degree preferred.
Work Experience/Skill Sets
- Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to follow process and attention to details.
- Willingness to work toward insurance designation (AINS)
- Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
Pay information:
The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education job-relevant experience training licensure demonstrated competencies geographic location and other salary for the position is $21.78 - $29.95/hour with a 5% bonus potential.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries is a holding company for insurance reinsurance specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
Were all about people We win together We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday We think further
Whats in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees needs at all stages of life.
All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life disability and AD&D insurance.
We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions an Employee Stock Purchase Plan PTO corporate holidays and floating holidays parental leave.
Are you ready to play your part
Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
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Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information sickle cell trait or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; marital status civil union status domestic partnership status familial status or family responsibilities; military or veteran status including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance height or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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No agencies please.
Employment Type
Full-Time
