Associate Underwriter

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

HSA

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking an Associate Underwriter for our Equine Farm team. You will provide risk analysis, examination, and entry level underwriting along with underwriting support.

You will learn to assess and rate equine risks, price using guidelines, and assist with data reporting and policy creation while supporting the underwriting team in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred in a related field.
• Previous experience in Equine/Farm insurance preferred.
• Hands-on Equine/Farm experience preferred.
• Strong emphasis on customer service and relationship building.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable team player.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide brokers competent & timely service, maintain accurate policy files and data management.
• Assess & rate equine risks, utilizing accurate pricing and established underwriting guidelines.
• Participate and contribute with special projects.
• Perform technical underwriting duties to include policy creation, preparing accounts to be modelled and data entry.
• Assist with data reporting leveraging tools such as Power BI, Automate and Excel.
• Offer administrative support to the underwriting team as needed.
• Undertake other duties as the Company may reasonably require.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Equine industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power Automate

Job description

As the Associate Underwriter on our Equine Farm team, you will provide risk analysis, examination, and entry level underwriting as well as underwriting support.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables

• With the guidance, instruction and oversight of underwriting management provide brokers competent & timely service, maintain accurate policy files and data management.
• Assess & rate equine risks, utilizing accurate pricing and established underwriting guidelines.
• Participate and contribute with special projects.
• Perform technical underwriting duties to include policy creation, preparing accounts to be modelled and data entry.
• Assist with data reporting leveraging available tools such as Power Bi Automate and Excel.
• Offer administrative support to the underwriting team as needed.
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding

• Computer and administrative skills – general working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong Organizational skills
• Customer service-focused mindset
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written, adept at conveying information clearly and effectively
• Ability to manage time and projects effectively
• Equine Industry knowledge

Experience

• College degree preferred
• Previous experience in Equine/Farm insurance preferred
• Hands on Equine/Equine Farm experience preferred
• Strong emphasis on customer service and relationship building
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable team player
• Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize projects

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• we offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program

Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers.

For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.

In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage rule, issued in 2020 by US Departments of Health, Human Services, Labor and Treasury our health plan’s machine-readable files (MRFs) can be accessed via www.Cigna.com.