Underwriting Associate
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Underwriting Associate handling insurance renewals for accounts in the US. Collaborates closely with agents and underwriters to maintain strong client relationships and profitability.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares and approves renewals for accounts within authority limit with a focus on long term profitability
- Reviews account information, including coverage details, claims history, and any relevant updates or changes
- Evaluates the risk profile of each account and assess its eligibility for renewal based on established underwriting guidelines
- Communicates with agents to ensure all renewal information has been requested and received
- Regularly collaborates with underwriters throughout the renewal process ensuring a holistic approach to managing the agency book of business
- Maintains proper file documentation
- Develops relationships with agents by providing excellent customer service to promote renewal retention
- Responds to concerns or issues raised by agents regarding endorsements and renewals promptly and effectively
- Reviews and approves endorsements that fall within a specified list of requirements and within authority
- Assists agents with policy billing inquiries
Requirements:
- Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience
- One year of insurance industry experience or related experience
- Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of the insurance industry experience requirement
- Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
- Good personal computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft products
- General knowledge of insurance terminology
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
- Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving
Benefits:
- Life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Competitive paid time off plan
- A full day of volunteer time off annually
- Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan
- OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards
- Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
- Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs
- Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements
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