Assistant Underwriter

National Indemnity Company; Omaha, Fort Wayne, Menomonie (NE, IN, WI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join their Omaha office. This role offers a unique blend of large company benefits and a friendly, small company atmosphere. As part of a dynamic team, you will review and record new business submissions, assist underwriters, and communicate with agents to ensure a smooth underwriting process. The company values attention to detail and excellent customer service skills, providing opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Educational Reimbursement

On-site Gym

Wellness Program

Subsidized Downtown Parking

Employee Resource Groups

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with 2 years of college or equivalent.
• 2-3 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review new business submissions and assign risks to underwriters.
• Evaluate inspection reports and make recommendations to underwriters.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Mathematics Aptitude

Basic Insurance Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Years College or Equivalent

Tools

ImageRight

Job description

Company:

BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and "large company" benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, "small company" atmosphere.

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers "large company" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and "small company" atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.

Our Underwriting Assistant reviews new and/or renewal policies and applications for acceptability and profitability within Company's guidelines. They also receive, record and assign new underwriting submissions to Underwriters and assist underwriters with new and renewal accounts by entering information into rating software.

This position will be located in Omaha, NE Office and eligible for hybrid work after the completion of training.

What will you do?

• Review and record new business submissions into ImageRight for Underwriting. Determine which underwriter is responsible for the risk based upon territory, agency and other items and assign the risk to that individual.
• Identify and/or review proper classification of risk and may enter risk into rating software for underwriter review for new business submissions.
• Examine and evaluate inspection reports, MVRs, loss data, audits, and other available information to determine degree of risk and identify risk improvement or need for termination and makes recommendations to Underwriters.
• Communicate with Company Underwriters and Agents to provide quotes, instructions, obtain supplemental underwriting information, obtain necessary signed forms, and provide other assistance as needed.

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent and two years college or equivalent.
• Personal computer related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• 2-3 years related work experience.
• Basic understanding of Insurance terminology
• Excellent customer service skills

Who would excel in this role?

• You possess great attention to detail.
• You enjoy interacting with others and working as part of a team.
• You derive satisfaction from accomplishing goals.
• You have a strong aptitude in Mathematics.

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development as well as companywide surveys to hear from our employees.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, onsite fitness center, an Employee Relations team ready to assist you and more.

Benefits, Perks and more! We offer a retirement and savings plan with dollar for dollar up to 5% company match, a paid upfront educational reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking a Learning & Development team.

A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.