Hybrid Commercial Lines Underwriter — Growth & Impact

imtinsurance; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Fitness facilities onsite

Collaboration areas

401K retirement savings

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

IMT Insurance in West Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to underwrite renewals, amendments and cancellations while delivering exceptional customer service to agents and insureds.

You will work within a team in a role that offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth in insurance. The salary range for this position is $44,000 to $55,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• College Degree or 2-4 years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to independently solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with others, both internal and external.
• Self-starter including strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to accurately key information for processing of all business.
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups and individuals using all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computerized rating and policy issuance systems, Microsoft Office Products and function in a personal computer network environment.
• Initiative to learn requirements of position including knowledge of regulatory requirements and underwriting resources such as ISO and NCCI.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills as the role and industry changes.

Responsibilities

• Consistently provide effective, timely and professional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for telephone and written communication inquiries on items including, but not limited to statuses, billing, eligibility, and amendment quotations, based on established guidelines.
• Underwrite and manage workload on amendments within an assigned territory.
• Underwrite and manage workload on commercial lines renewals and cancellations.
• Obtain information needed to properly evaluate renewals, amendments and cancellations.
• Assist with processing amendments, renewals and cancellations.
• Responsible for file documentation.
• Assure policy coverage, issuance and cancellations are within state regulations.
• Assist with reviewing loss control reports and audits returned to underwriting.
• Determine which items to refer for review based on established guidelines.
• Obtain or confirm underwriting information, order surveys, motor vehicle reports, claim reports and other documentation.
• Assist team of underwriters with their assignments

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

College Degree or 2-4 years of equivalent experience

Tools

ISO & NCCI

Job description

IMT Insurance in West Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to underwrite renewals, amendments and cancellations while delivering exceptional customer service to agents and insureds.

You will work within a team in a role that offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth in insurance. The salary range for this position is $44,000 to $55,000, depending on experience.