Assistant Underwriter

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assistsmentor Underwriter(s) to effectively manage Performance Based Renewal Underwriting programs New Business submissions Claim Underwriting Notices Large Loss Notices IRPM Referrals Re-underwriting Projects Production Referralsetc.

• Reviews appraises and recommends submissions for acceptance or refusal for mentor Underwriter.

• Works within assigned underwriting authority (limited) and company underwriting guidelines to make acceptable terms conditions and pricing decisions on behalf of the company that supports the companys growth profitability and retentionobjectives.

• Supports Underwriters by performing a variety of tasks and file work including preparation of new and renewal accounts for Underwriter review by collecting and analyzing information to ensure that proper documentation is in the file prior to referring to the Underwriter.

• Manages workflow queues and conductstimelyand thorough reviews of all assignments in a manner that supports thedepartmentsgoals for turnaround time and thatmeetsthedepartmentsfile quality and risk selection expectations.

• Providestimelyand professional customer service to Field Agents and/or CSRs.

• Actively communicates with Field Agents and/or CSRs as needed to obtain necessary underwriting information.

• Participates in productive field visits to meet agents andlearn abouttheir markets.

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• Associate degree.

• Supervisory/management experiencenotapplicable.

• Minimum of one year of experience as an Associate Underwriter or a minimum of three years of other related insurance industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or BachelorsDegree ispreferred butnot required.Equivalent experience considered in place of collegiate studies.

• Completion of at least twoAssociate in General Insurance(AINS) or Associate in Underwriting (AU) courses preferred.Demonstrated commitment to completing designation and pursuingadditionalprofessional insurance education.