Assistant Underwriter

BP&C

Job Location:

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company

Farm Family

Farm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of products including flexible farm packages business owner policies commercial package workers compensation commercial auto and select personal auto coverage. Farm Family is a leader in serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets and is pursuing growth across the U.S. The Farm Family entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

Assistant Underwriter

The Assistant Underwriter works closely with an experienced mentor Underwriter and the Underwriting Manager.The Assistant Underwriter supports underwriters by performing a variety of tasks including preparing new and renewal accounts for their mentor underwriters review.

The Assistant Underwriteris responsible forcollecting and analyzing underwriting information to ensure that proper documentation is in the file before referring to the Underwriter. The Assistant Underwriter is a home office-based desk underwriter requiring periodic travel to meet with agents in the field.

The Assistant Underwriter will provide a collaborative consultative environment to our exclusive agents to support policy growth profitability and retention.

This is a 100%in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Essential Responsibilities:

AssistsUnderwriter(s) to 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 the mentor Underwriter(s).
Works within assigned underwriting authority (limited) and company underwriting guidelines to make acceptable terms conditions and pricing decisions on behalf of the company that support 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

A college degree ispreferred butnot required.Equivalent experience is 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.

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will becommensuratewith the candidates experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost oflaborin that location.

Albany pay range: $22.40/hr - $26.40/hr

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

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Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits programincluding health dental vision 401(k) with company match paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

CompanyFarm FamilyFarm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of products including flexible farm packages business owner policies commercial package workers compensation commercial auto and select personal auto coverage. Farm Family is a leader in serving the Northeast an...