Assistant Underwriter

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k & ESPP

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hull & Company Fort Lauderdale, a member of Bridge Specialty Group, is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL!

You will support underwriting by collecting information, completing applications, and assisting with quotes, binders, and policy issuance. The role requires strong multitasking, attention to detail, and client-focused service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a similar position.
• Strong multitasking capabilities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent proofreading and accuracy.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Professional demeanor and customer-focused mindset.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.
• Provide full assistance and support for the sales and production process, including, but not limited to, providing new business quotes as needed.
• Issuance of renewals.
• Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, and issue written binders.
• Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and a high degree of accuracy including forms and editions.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the use of all agency management software systems and suggest labor saving uses to management.
• Order and review inspections. This duty requires the ability to identify the different exposures of risks, verify information obtained on inspection with the information on policy for accuracy and verification of underwriting guidelines.
• Issuance of Certificates of Insurance.

Skills

Underwriting support

MS Office

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field (Preferred)

Tools

Agency management software

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Hull & Company Fort Lauderdale, a member of Bridge Specialty Group is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL!

How You Will Contribute

• Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.
• Provide full assistance and support for the sales and production process, including, but not limited to, providing new business quotes as needed.
• Issuance of renewals.
• Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, and issue written binders.
• Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and a high degree of accuracy including forms and editions.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the use of all agency management software systems and suggest labor saving uses to management.
• Order and review inspections. This duty requires the ability to identify the different exposures of risks, verify information obtained on inspection with the information on policy for accuracy and verification of underwriting guidelines.
• Issuance of Certificates of Insurance.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a similar position.
• Strong multitasking capabilities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent proofreading and accuracy.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Professional demeanor and customer-focused mindset.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field (Preferred).

About Us

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers' comp, property and personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group - aligning risk with greater reach.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
• Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits.
• Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself".

At Bridge Specialty Group, our unwavering commitment to unity, diversity, and individual growth sets the stage for a workplace like no other. We believe in the power of One Team, where collaboration fuels unlimited possibilities. As One Team, we are anchored in the 'Power of Be', a core set of behaviors, skills, and characteristics we value most. It is part of our cultural DNA, influencing how we get stuff done every day and how we accomplish our goals, creating a link between what we do and how we do it.

We are more than a global insurance wholesaler; we are a collective force of over 2,000+ teammates across 50+ locations throughout the United States and Europe. With 25+ specialized brands and access to 200+ carriers, we seamlessly connect the diverse needs of our retail partners in property, casualty, environmental, professional, workers' compensation, and personal lines. Together, we build trust, exceeding expectations.

Our $5 billion+ premium book is a testament to our collaborative partnerships. Here, your uniqueness is celebrated, you are rewarded for your contributions, and we invest in your professional growth, offering tools, resources, and mentorship to support your career goals.

You will be proud to be a part of a team that defines excellence and pushes the boundaries of what is possible. 'One Team, Unlimited Possibilities' is not just a slogan – it's the core of who we are. And the exciting part? We're always on the lookout for talented teammates like yourself.