Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant

Columbia Insurance; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) and company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and events

Job summary

Columbia Insurance in La Vista, Nebraska seeks a Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant to support underwriters with rating, evaluation and processing of new business applications, quotes, endorsements and renewals. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication with agents, and ongoing learning in underwriting concepts.

Ideal candidates possess excellent communication and customer service skills, a bachelor’s degree (preferred), and any prior commercial insurance or agency-relations exposure to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills both written and verbal.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Previous commercial insurance experience and knowledge of commercial lines rating and underwriting concepts.
• Previous agency relations experience and supplemental insurance education.

Responsibilities

• Review applications, renewals, and change requests; gather information and make decisions regarding risk acceptability within prescribed limits of authority.
• Communicate with agents regarding risk acceptance, declination or modifications within prescribed limits of authority.
• Learn underwriting concepts, coverages, rates and risk selection through education and training.
• Compute rates on applications, endorsements and quotes as necessary.
• Review and/or process premium audit statements to include updating the current term policy.
• Actively participate in the system testing assigned to the Branch Office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Pay PhilosophyThe typical starting salary for this position is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, acquired skills, experience, education, and certifications/designations. This position may be eligible for annual merit increases and participation in our bonus program.What are we looking for?Join our team as a Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant. In this position you will be assisting underwriters in the rating, evaluation and processing of new business applications, quotes, endorsements, and renewals.Who we are and what we do?At Columbia Insurance, we believe our people are the heart of our success and our greatest strength. With robust benefits, a fun, family-like atmosphere, and a culture that thrives on real connections, Columbia truly is the place to be. Our vision is to lead the industry in people-first partnerships. The best way to achieve that is by bringing together a team of skilled, passionate, and talented individuals.Why us?Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage401(k) and company matchGenerous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave, and supplemental sick leaveFamily-like cultureYear-round wellness initiativesCompany sponsored eventsOpportunities for professional development with conferences, events, and continued educationCompany HistoryOur legacy has roots back to 1889 when we first became part of the mutual insurance movement in the Midwest. Today, our extensive heritage resonates nationwide, as we proudly serve customers in 14 states across the country.BASIC FUNTION AND RESPONSIBILITYAssist underwriters in the rating, evaluation and processing of new business applications, quotes, endorsements, and renewals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReview applications, renewals, and change requests; gather necessary information and make decisions regarding risk acceptability within prescribed limits of authorityCommunicate with agents regarding risk acceptance, declination or modifications within prescribed limits of authorityLearn, through education and training, technical information regarding underwriting, coverages, rates and risk selectionCompute rates on applications, endorsements and quotes as necessaryReview and/or process premium audit statements to include updating the current term policyActively participate in the system testing assigned to the Branch OfficeOther duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSExcellent communication and customer service skills both written and verbalEDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree strongly preferredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious commercial insurance experience and knowledge of commercial lines rating and underwriting conceptsPrevious agency relations experience and supplemental insurance educationAbility to work well with a diverse group of people in a team environmentEOEColumbia Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are unable to complete the electronic application for any reason, please contact Meredith Craig: [e-mail] 573-777-4087