Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter/Underwriter Trainee - (Hybrid - New Hartford, NY)

Utica Mutual Insurance Company; Village of New Hartford (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking insurance company as a Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter/Underwriter Trainee. This role offers a unique opportunity to start your career in underwriting, where you will evaluate applications, assist in renewals, and build relationships with agencies. With a focus on detail and analytical skills, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the acceptability of applications. The company values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting place to grow and thrive. If you're motivated and organized, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit

Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Assistance

Company-Paid Family Leave

Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual needed for underwriting applications.
• Experience in insurance agency or commercial insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen applications for missing information and evaluate acceptability.
• Review loss activity and assist in the renewal process.
• Build relationships with agencies and issue endorsements.

Skills

logical thinking

analytical skills

decision-making

self-motivated

organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-4 year college preferred

Job description

Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter/Underwriter Trainee - (Hybrid - New Hartford, NY)

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.

Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $1.6B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Boston, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, Chicago.

What you will do

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as a Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter/Underwriter Trainee. In this role, you will be responsible for screening applications for missing information, contacting and working with agencies to obtain necessary information, and evaluating the acceptability of applications. You will also assist in the renewal process by reviewing loss activity and requesting and evaluating loss runs and driver lists. Additionally, you will be responsible for initiating cancellation notices and reviewing and screening loss control reports. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in underwriting and grow within our company.

Key responsibilities

• Screen applications for missing information.
• Contact and work with agency to obtain and make initial evaluation of acceptability based on received information.
• Revise TAS worksheets and update as needed based on additional information obtained on the insured.
• Request and evaluate loss runs.
• Review loss activity on renewals.
• Request driver list, order and evaluate motor vehicle reports.
• Review and screen loss control reports. Compare and verify findings with underwriting file information (COPE, sales, payroll, number of employees, etc.). Update Underwriting Checklist as needed. Follow up on outstanding loss control recommendations.
• Research insured’s website, social media sites and conduct a general search of internet.
• Review and issue endorsements.
• Set and follow up on diary items.
• Prepare and send conditional renewal notices.
• Identify and document marketing classifications.
• Import email, fax and reports into OnBase.
• Follow up on reinsurance certificates.
• Add SIC on Underwriting Checklist for Commercial Edge business.
• Underwrite and issue designated small new non-flow regional business.
• Underwrite and issue designated regional renewal business.
• Review new business 45 day check list to ensure file is in order – reports ordered, outstanding items addressed and diaries are set.
• Form and build relationships with agencies.

What you will need

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2-4 year college preferred
• Insurance agency or commercial insurance business background desired
• Key Skills: logical, analytical, decision-making, self-motivated, organized

Salary range: $41,000-$61,500

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range will take into consideration the individual’s work experience, geographic location, education, certification(s) or additional qualifications, and scope and responsibilities within the role.

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan(Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time hourly, non exempt (overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.

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