Brokerage Assistant - Plantation, FL

Bass Underwriters, Inc.; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Company paid long-term disability &amp

Designation reimbursement

Job summary

Bass Underwriters, Inc. in Plantation, FL is seeking a Brokerage Assistant to join our Brokerage department. This entry-level role reviews applications, evaluates risk, and brokers accounts to markets, with salary starting at $53,000 per year plus bonus opportunities.

No insurance experience is required, but strong communication and time management skills are essential as you support underwriters, maintain Excel tools, and help grow our brokerage presence in a fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred but not required.
• Strong customer orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking.
• Able to prioritize and address complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on submissions and quotes.
• Clerical processing including inspections, cancellations, audits, endorsements, etc.
• Correspond with underwriters and carriers to provide information.
• Prepare brokerage production spreadsheet via Excel.
• Maintain brokerage marketing and reference tools via Excel.
• Data collection of submissions, quotes, rates, etc.
• Review existing brokerage files to support new markets.
• Assist on new business submissions in absence of broker.

Skills

Customer orientation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Databases / websites navigation

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Brokerage Assistant - Plantation, FL

Salary starting at $53,000 per year plus bonus opportunities!

Are you looking for a position that provides growth but also want to be a part of a dynamic and high energy team? Our Brokerage department is one of the fastest growing divisions in our company and the Brokerage Assistant role is the perfect entry-level position to start on the path to Underwriting.

We are currently looking to add a Brokerage Assistant to our team in Plantation, Florida. A Brokerage Assistant provides support by reviewing applications, evaluating risk, and determining markets to broker accounts out to. No insurance experience is required to be successful in this role but the ideal candidate will have excellent communication and time management skills.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match up
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Supplemental benefits including company paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Designation reimbursement

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Follow up on submissions and quotes
• Clerical processing including inspections, cancellations, audits, endorsements, etc.
• Correspond with underwriters and carriers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests regarding brokerage items.
• Prepare brokerage production spread sheet via excel
• Maintain brokerage marketing and reference tools via excel
• Data collection of submissions, quotes, rates, etc.
• Review existing brokerage files in preparation to support new markets
• Assist on new business submission in brokerage underwriter or associate broker's absence

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred but not required
• Strong customer orientation, excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Time management skills with ability to multi-task
• Must be able to prioritize and be responsive to complex issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to navigate various websites and databases
• Motivated and willing to grow with Brokerage department

Who We Are

Bass Underwriters, Inc. is a leading Managing General Agency for commercial property and casualty insurance. We focus on risks that fit outside the box and play a pivotal role between agents and insurance carriers. Our relationships are driven by our commitment to our independent agents, and that translates into every team here are Bass Underwriters.