Associate Underwriter

FCCI Services Inc.; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Competitive PTO & Holidays

Recognition & Bonus Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

401(k) Match & Profit-Sharing

Job summary

FCCI Insurance Group is seeking an Associate Underwriter in Florida to support acquisition and retention of profitable commercial lines customers in the Florida Region. The position can be located in Sarasota or Lake Mary with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office; 2 remote).

The role involves gathering underwriting information, approving transactions within authority, renewing less complex accounts, and preparing underwriting documentation.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant commercial underwriting experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and move easily from one project to another when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of all commercial property & casualty forms and coverages, rating rules, and underwriting and loss control principles and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering underwriting information on renewal and new business accounts and works with agency to obtain missing information.
• Approve, modify or decline all transactions (MVR, audit changes, endorsements, etc.) within assigned authority level
• Review all endorsement requests and gather missing information. Approve and provide issuance instructions within designated authority. Refer endorsement requests outside designated authority to UW.
• Handle the renewal underwriting of less complex accounts based on authority levels and assigned premium thresholds.
• Prepare the appropriate underwriting file documentation on accounts within authority, supporting the UW in documentation outside of authority.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

P&C knowledge

Job description

Sarasota Home Office
Sarasota, FL 342408424, USA

At FCCI, we focus on creating connections and building lasting relationships. Our people truly make the difference. Are you a dedicated team player who thrives in a diverse, innovative and upbeat culture? Do you have strong team working skills, possess technical excellence, have a desire for continuous learning and have compassion and respect for others? If so, FCCI Insurance Group is the company for you!

We are currently seeking a motivated and well-organized Associate Underwriter to supportthe acquisition and retention of profitable commercial lines customers for our Florida Region.

What you will do:

• Assist with gathering underwriting information on renewal and new business accounts and works with agency to obtain missing information.
• Approve, modify or decline all transactions (MVR, audit changes, endorsements, etc.) within assigned authority level
• Review all endorsement requests and gather missing information. Approve and provide issuance instructions within designated authority. Refer endorsement requests outside designated authority to UW.
• Handle the renewal underwriting of less complex accounts based on authority levels and assigned premium thresholds.
• Prepare the appropriate underwriting file documentation on accounts within authority, supporting the UW in documentation outside of authority.

The position will be located in our corporate office in Sarasota, FL or Lake Mary, FL office with the ability work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office; 2 remote).

In exchange for your talents, FCCI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Paid Family Leave
• Competitive PTO & Holidays
• Recognition & Bonus Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401(k) Match & Profit-Sharing

The salary range for this position is $24.80-$38.19 hourly. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

• Two years of relevant commercial underwriting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and move easily from one project to another when circumstances warrant
• Knowledge of all commercial property & casualty forms and coverages, rating rules, and underwriting and loss control principles and concepts
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of the independent agency system is preferred

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