Underwriting Assistant
Underwriting Assistant
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Job Description
Company Details
Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast. As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us. Acadia is rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best with an A claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poors.
At Acadia we value our employees our customers and our communities. Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference. We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop.
- Adhere to written authority level when executing new and renewal business and refer items that exceed authority.
- Provide assistance to each underwriter in the team by analyzing and prequalifying submissions for new and renewal business; completing loss analysis and workers compensation analysis; verifying D&B rating; scheduling quotes; experience rating auto and GL; requesting surveys and reports from various agencies. Determine appropriate classification codes for property and GL and update systems.
- Classify vehicles as appropriate verify cost new evaluate MVRs and review driver profiles.
- Review all file information and determine renewal pricing - refer account to director if outside of authority level. Perform pricing analysis including risk price testing on large accounts.
- Process endorsement requests audits statements of value workers compensation and experience modification worksheets.
- Create and update the appropriate underwriting documents and worksheets.
- Prepare policies and endorsements for processing and issuance.
- Research and review data such as insurance-to-value information audits tax information etc.
- Prepare new and renewal business for rating and issuance.
- Complete dividend retention calculations.
- Communicate with agents to follow up on needed information.
- Provide high level of customer service and maintain workflow within Acadia
Senior Underwriting Assistant:
In addition to the above Senior Underwriting Assistants should have three or more years of experience and will have the following additional responsibilities:
- Manage the most complex accounts with increased production goals and highest authority level.
- Act as a resource for others in the department and provide direction to underwriters and support staff as needed.
- Train or assist in training others as necessary. Help co-workers improve their skills by sharing knowledge.
Qualifications
Education
Associates degree from two-year college or technical school and six months to one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications
- Experience with Commercial Property & Casualty coverage is a plus.
- Strong oral/written communication skills displaying a positive attitude.
- Ability to provide written referrals where thought process is well documented and easily interpreted by others.
- Detail-oriented with initiative and ability to work in fast-paced team environment.
- A strong focus and passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- High sense of urgency and ability to function well in a high-volume and time sensitive environment.
- Computer literate including use of Word Excel and various project management tools.
- Flexible and open to change and enhancements to help evolving in a competitive market.
- Adaptive to adjusting priorities and/or work on multiple tasks.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability as a result of being highly motivated.
- Some market experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to travel when needed.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:
Base Salary Range: $55k-$65k
Benefits include: Health dental vision dental life disability wellness paid time off 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details
Employment Type
Full-Time
