Personal Lines Auto Insurance Underwriter

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Medical, Dental and Vision Reimbursement

401(k) with a generous company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Fun company-sponsored events

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Bedford Park, Illinois, seeks Personal Auto Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants to join their Underwriting Team. Candidates should possess prior auto underwriting or customer service experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have prior Auto Underwriting experience or prior customer service experience.
• Ability to pass exams to become a licensed Property and Casualty Agent.
• Good typing/data entry skills (min. 30 wpm).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level customer service to agents and policyholders.
• Develop understanding of coverages, exposures, and state requirements.
• Enter new business policies, endorsements, and renewals.
• Assist the underwriting unit with new business processes.
• Train new underwriting staff in system and daily processes.

Skills

Auto Underwriting experience

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Typing/data entry skills (min. 30 wpm)

Education

College degree or related industry experience

Job description

We are adding to our Underwriting Team and seeking Personal Auto Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants!

Join the thrill of the insurance world at First Chicago Insurance Company! As a Personal Lines Auto Underwriter or Underwriting Assistant, you'll dive into the dynamic realm of risk assessment and customer service, where every decision you make impacts our customers' lives. Work closely with a vibrant team that thrives on innovation and excellence, all while enjoying our fun, high-performance culture.

What is a day in the life being a Personal Lines Auto Insurance Underwriter or Underwriting Assistant?

Working within the underwriting department, you can expect an engaging and fast-paced day-to-day routine. You'll start by reviewing applications and assessing risk profiles, ensuring each policy aligns with our customer-centric values. Collaboration is key, so be prepared to work closely with the underwriting team members, sharing insights and strategies to enhance our processes. You will also engage regularly with our policy holders, providing exceptional customer service by answering questions and clarifying policy details.

You'll also help maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Embrace the excitement of problem-solving as you navigate unique situations and contribute your ideas to improve our operations!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a high level of customer service by delivering timely responses to agents / policyholders on quotes, endorsements and renewals
• Develop a basic understanding of coverage's, exposures, rating plans and state requirements
• Enter new business policies, endorsements and renewals
• Order reports and assimilate information as required to support the underwriting process
• Assist the Underwriting Unit as required for new business, endorsement and renewal processes
• Work on special projects as directed
• Prepare system output for mailing
• Complete Financial Responsibility Filings

• Underwriters will assist in training of new underwriting staff in system and daily underwriting processes

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Underwriter candidates should have prior Auto Underwriting experience and Underwriting Assistant candidates should have prior customer service experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed Property and Casualty Agent.
• Good typing/data entry skills (min. 30 wpm).

Preferred:

• College degree or related industry experience
• Property and Casualty Agency license
• Ability to use on-line underwriting system

First Chicago Insurance Company provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks First Chicago employees receive:

• Competitive Salaries
• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical, Dental and Vision Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine Benefit
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And so much more!
• Estimated Compensation Range: $16/hr-$30/hr*

*Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.