Excess %26 Surplus - Underwriting Assistant Team Lead

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies; Fairfield (OH); Hybrid; USD 30,049 - 42,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Annual cash bonus based on performance

Variety of benefits and amenities packages

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Fairfield, Ohio, is seeking an underwriting assistant team lead. Responsibilities include coaching and training a team of underwriting assistants, ensuring standards in territory management and enhancing training needs. A bachelor’s degree is preferred along with good communication skills. Offering a hybrid work option, this role supports both individual and company growth through collaborative efforts and outstanding service.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• AINS certification preferred (completion required within three years of start date).
• Knowledge of commercial insurance rating’s process is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train underwriting assistants to ensure standards are met.
• Communicate information regarding policies to support underwriting.
• Monitor underwriting assistant training needs.
• Assist with career development of direct reports.
• Work interdepartmentally on various tasks and projects.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and organize work

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Strong attention to detail

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

AINS certification preferred

Job description

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service‑oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person ®.

If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Build your future with us

The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company has an opening for an efficient underwriting assistant team lead. This position is responsible for supporting a team of underwriting assistants within all aspects of territory management, including new, renewal, and post‑issue transactions.

The pay range for this position is $26.44 hourly. The pay determination is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus based on company and individual performance.

Be ready to:

• Coach, train, and monitor performance of the underwriting assistants on the team to ensure standards are being met including file audits
• Communicate pertinent information regarding policy and processes to support the underwriting workflow
• Monitor and enhance underwriting assistant training needs
• Work closely with C‑SUPR compliance coordinator on state‑by‑state tax reporting and compliance requirements
• Assist direct reports with career development including planning and monitoring progress
• Develop procedural and process guidelines used by underwriting assistants
• Work interdepartmentally with IT, Staff Underwriting, Accounting, and other areas on various tasks and projects
• Assist C‑SUPR underwriting managers and department head on a variety of projects

Be Equipped With:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to prioritize and organize work
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• The ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form
• Strong attention to detail
• A willingness to work hard and learn in a dynamic environment
• Proven willingness to work and learn with a sense of urgency as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Creative thinking and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to think quickly and effectively
• Self‑directed and highly productive with light supervision
• Comfortable with high‑volume workloads and production standards
• The ability to navigate web‑based applications and complete web‑based research as needed

Bring education or experience from:

• A bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• AINS certification preferred (completion required within three years of start date if selected for the position)
• Completion of the ASLI designation is required upon completion of AINS certification
• Knowledge of commercial insurance rating’s process is helpful, but not required

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well‑being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.

Many departments at our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, offer hybrid work options, empowering associates to work from home several days a week. Depending on your role and responsibilities, hybrid options may be available.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship‑based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, including sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Learn more about the Federal Employment Notices.