Associate Underwriter - Personal Lines Insurance

Amwins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Mental health support

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Amwins is seeking an Associate Underwriter for our New York City office. The role offers an in-office start with potential for a hybrid schedule after training, and requires 1-3 years of customer service experience in office, retail, or service environments.

Insurance exposure and a Property & Casualty license (or plan to obtain one within 90 days) are valued. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess strong problem solving and communication skills, and be proficient with

Qualifications

• 1-3 years customer service experience in office, retail, or service environment.
• Insurance experience is a plus.
• Property and Casualty License or ability to earn a license within 90 days (cost reimbursed and study support provided by Amwins)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem solving skills and ambition.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, professionalism and customer-service mentality
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365 proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets

Responsibilities

• Review submission information required to issue new or renewal quotes
• Rate and prepare new or renewal quotes as directed by Underwriter
• Review and handle inspection recommendations and discrepancies
• 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

Skills

Customer service experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 oncollaboration, 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 investin our employees. That investment shows in everything we do; education and development programs, comprehensive and competitive benefits, and an organizational structure that’s43% owned by employee shareholders.

Ourcommitment to diversity, equity and inclusionhelps cultivate anopen, welcoming workplacethat reflects the communities we serve.You will have the opportunity tovolunteerwithin Amwins through a wide range ofcommitteesand in yourcommunitythrough the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service.

Working at Amwins meansyou 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 andyour developmentso opportunities for growth and career advancement are never in short supply.

At Amwins, we win together - and have a good time doing it.

Learn more about us at amwins.com.

We see you in Amwins blue!

Join ourAmwins Accessteamin Wall Street Plaza** as anAssociate Underwriter!**

This is afull-time, in-office position in our New York City location, with potential for a hybrid schedule once training is complete.

We are looking for people with:

• 1-3 years customer service experience in office, retail, or service environment
  • Insurance experience is a plus!
• Property and Casualty License or ability to earn a license within 90 days (cost reimbursed and study support provided by Amwins)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving skills and ambition
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, professionalism and customer-service mentality
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365 proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets

Each Associate Underwriter provides vital team functions:

• Review submission information required to issue new or renewal quotes
• Rate and prepare new or renewal quotes as directed by Underwriter
• Review and handle inspection recommendations and discrepancies
• 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

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.

Pursuant to New York regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

New York Pay Range

$66,300-$66,300 USD

The Amwins Advantage: Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision available your first day of employment

  • Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser available for CA employees

• Mental health support including:

  • Virtual therapy
  • Digital coaching
  • 24/7 EAP counseling

• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account with company contributions

• Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and CommuterBenefits

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• Voluntary coverage options:

  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • Identity Theft Protection

• Retiree medicalbenefitsavailable for Medicare-eligible retirees

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule

• Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment

• Career advancement opportunities