Garage Underwriter Trainee — Hybrid Training Path

Insurance Information Institute, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

IFG Companies in North Carolina is seeking a Garage Underwriter Trainee to join a 12-month training program designed to develop underwriting skills and support a profitable garage book of business.

The trainee will work with seasoned underwriters, assist in underwriting and customer service activities, and learn through a structured training plan with regular progress reviews. A recent bachelor’s degree in related fields is required.

Qualifications

• Recent or imminent bachelor’s degree in insurance, risk management, economics, actuarial science or related field.
• Willingness to participate in a 12-month Garage Underwriter Trainee training program.
• Ability to learn underwriting standards and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists in underwriting and customer service activities with producers and others.
• Supports producer activity for binding, issuing, and endorsing under guidance.
• Reviews quotes, binders, policies, endorsements for consistency and accuracy.
• Follows up with producers for missing information.
• Issues policies and notices in compliance with state regulations and guidelines.
• Meets service standards for issuance, endorsements and cancellations while maintaining quality.
• Responds to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner.
• Reviews loss information and obtains necessary clarifications.
• Organizes and maintains policy files per guidelines.
• Develops relationships with counterparts at producer offices.
• Runs reports as necessary.
• Performs research and analyzes data.
• Continues underwriting knowledge through formal education and training.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance, risk management, economics, actuarial science or related fields

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Underwriting systems

Job description

IFG Companies in North Carolina is seeking a Garage Underwriter Trainee to join a 12-month training program designed to develop underwriting skills and support a profitable garage book of business.

The trainee will work with seasoned underwriters, assist in underwriting and customer service activities, and learn through a structured training plan with regular progress reviews. A recent bachelor’s degree in related fields is required.