Senior Assistant Underwriter Excess & Surplus

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary for this position is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to acquired skills experience education and certifications/designations. This position may be eligible for annual merit increases and participation in our bonus program.

What are we looking for

Join our team as Senior Assistant Underwriter - Excess & this position you would help facilitate the underwriting operations within a designated territory by collaborating with an Underwriter to collect information and documentation on agency submissions.

Who we are and what we do

At Columbia Insurance we believe our people are the heart of our success and our greatest strength. With robust benefits a fun family like atmosphere and a culture that thrives on real connections Columbia truly is the place to be. Our vision is to lead the industry in people first partnerships. The best way to achieve that is by bringing together a team of skilled passionate and talented individuals.

Why us

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage

• 401(k) and company match

• Generous paid time off (PTO) paid company holidays paid maternity/paternity leave and supplemental sick leave

• Family like culture

• Year round wellness initiatives

• Company sponsored events

• Opportunities for professional development with conferences events and continued education

Company History

Our legacy has roots back to 1889 when we first became part of the mutual insurance movement in the Midwest. Today our extensive heritage resonates nationwide as we proudly serve customers in 14 states across the country.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

Help facilitate the underwriting operations within a designated territory by collaborating with an Underwriter to collect information and documentation on agency submissions. This role is responsible for meeting compliance and regulatory requirements along with mentoring and developing newer Assistant Underwriters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Gather verify and evaluate submission information from agency partners and other sources to support Underwriter risk assessment and decision-making including prequalification of risks within designated authority.

• Maintain orderly and audit-compliant policy files by validating documentation accuracy and resolving discrepancies or missing information through timely coordination with agency partners and internal staff.

• Provide onboarding and development for newer assistant underwriters through mentoring and training serving as subject matter expert for operations and processing responsibilities.

• Serve as the primary contact for designated agencies within an assigned territory promptly responding to inquiries about policies endorsements and other questions while ensuring requests outside authority are escalated to the appropriate underwriting personnel.

• Execute renewal preparation activities by reviewing forthcoming renewals updating relevant documentation and collaborating with underwriters to request and monitor renewal submissions.

• Facilitate effective collaboration among multiple departments to ensure seamless agency interactions and a high-quality service delivery.

• Contribute to departmental evaluations and testing of new and updated procedures and software releases offering constructive feedback regarding their functionality and operational impact.

• Engage in continuous education and pursue professional development or relevant certifications that align with the requirements of the position such as INS ASLI etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of experience in insurance underwriting or administrative support.

• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel Word SharePoint) and ability to learn new skills/systems.

• Strong problem solving reasoning and decision-making skills.

• Experience training junior staff and improving workflow processes.

• Excellent attention to detail organizational skills.

• Knowledge of relevant compliance regulations.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

• Team oriented with a positive attitude.

• Ability to travel up to 10%

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree strongly preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with primary casualty coverage lines.

• Insurance Certification: INS 21 22 23 or relevant insurance coursework and/or insurance related designations such as CPCU

EOE

Columbia Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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