Associate Insurance Underwriter

AMWINS USA; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Farmington, CT is seeking an Associate Underwriter for an in-person position. This role involves preparing underwriting information, rating quotes, and effectively communicating with clients. Qualified candidates will have a degree in Risk Management and Insurance or relevant experience, alongside excellent communication and computer skills. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off.

Benefits

Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience

Position eligible for annual bonus

Broad benefits package available

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Collaborative work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Risk Management and Insurance degree or related degree from an accredited four year university or individuals with 2+ years experience in insurance.
• Strong desire for a career in insurance underwriting.
• Excellent computer skills including typing proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Innate organizational skills, willingness to take on challenges, and focus on personal responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Preparing information needed to underwrite new and renewal business.
• Rate new or renewal quotes as directed by Underwriter.
• Communicate with underwriters and broker clients to facilitate the rate, quote and bind processes.
• Monitor various reports for consistency.
• Potential for policy issuance and endorsement processing, including audits.
• Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing.
• Data entry into multiple internet based systems.

Job description

Overview

At Amwins, we succeed together — and have a good time doing it. We know people don\'t leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on collaboration, not cutthroat competition. Our teams work together to help each other succeed, and we do right by our clients so they can do right by theirs. First and foremost, we invest in our employees with education and development programs, comprehensive and competitive benefits, and an organizational structure that\'s 43% owned by employee shareholders. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to volunteer within Amwins through a wide range of committees and in your community through the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service. Working at Amwins means you love what you do, how you do it and, ultimately, who you do it with. Whether it\'s today or 150 years from now, we continue to invest in our culture and your development so opportunities for growth and career advancement are never in short supply. Learn more about us at amwins.com.

Join Amwins Program Underwriters as an Associate Underwriter. This is an in-person position in our office in Farmington, CT.

Responsibilities

• Preparing information needed to underwrite new and renewal business
• Rate new or renewal quotes as directed by Underwriter
• Communicate with underwriters and broker clients to facilitate the rate, quote and bind processes
• Monitor various reports for consistency
• Potential for policy issuance and endorsement processing, including audits
• Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing
• Data entry into multiple internet based systems

Qualifications

• Risk Management and Insurance degree or related degree from an accredited four year university or individuals with 2+ years experience in insurance
• Strong desire for a career in insurance underwriting
• Excellent computer skills including typing proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Innate organizational skills, willingness to take on challenges, and focus on personal responsibility

Snapshot Of What Amwins Provides To Our Team Members

• Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
• Position eligible for annual bonus
• Broad benefits package available, most benefits start first day of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
• Career advancement opportunities

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.