Sales - Underwriting Assistant

Cincinnati Insurance Company; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies is seeking underwriting assistants to support underwriters with all aspects of new business, information gathering, pre- and post-binding, and issuing transactions. The role offers hourly pay and the possibility of annual bonus based on performance.

Qualified candidates will have strong communication, data entry skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• AINS certification preferred, but can be completed within three years if selected.

Responsibilities

• Enter technical data into policy administration systems.
• Assist underwriters with information and workflow, including back-up via email and phone.
• Follow up with agents by phone and email to ensure underwriting and compliance information.
• Order underwriting reports such as Cognos, Aims Data Warehouse and SharePoint.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Instruction following

Teamwork in fast pace

Creative problem solving

Independent thinking

High-volume work

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree

AINS certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

MAKE A DIFFERENCE Share your talents and develop your skills as you build a career in a professional environment with a personal feel.

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

Our Sales and Marketing department is seeking underwriting assistants to support underwriters with all aspects relating to new business, information gathering, pre and post binding and issuing transactions. Qualified candidates have a proven track record of performance with a willingness to work hard and learn in a dynamic environment.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00 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 and individual performance.

Be ready to

• enter technical data into our policy administration systems
• assist underwriters with information and workflow that includes providing back up support with email and telephone
• follow up with agents by telephone and email to ensure outstanding underwriting and compliance information
• order underwriting reports such as Cognos, Aims Data Warehouse and SharePoint

Be equipped with

• excellent interpersonal communication skills, with an emphasis in customer service, including phone contact with agents
• the ability to prioritize work
• proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, although training is available
• the ability to follow instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form
• the 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 independently, quickly and effectively
• productive with light supervision
• comfortable with high volume workloads and production standards
• knowledge of commercial insurance rating process is helpful, but not required.
• the ability to navigate Web-based applications
• willing to complete Web-based research as needed

Bring education or experience from

• high school diploma (required)
• associate's or bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Associate in insurance (AINS) certification is preferred, but completion within three years of start date if selected for the position is also acceptable

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.

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 , gender identity and transgender status ; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.