Senior Underwriting Assistant

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking an administrative professional to support underwriters with information gathering, rating of new business, renewals and mid-term changes.

The role requires strong Excel/Office skills, ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and familiarity with commercial lines (Workers' Compensation, Property, General Liability, Auto and Umbrella). This is a hybrid role in Irvine, CA with 4 days in office and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to identify, gather and organize information.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced atmosphere.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and One Note)

Responsibilities

• Performs underwriting support associated with information gathering and rating of new business, renewals and mid-term changes.
• Provides policy binder preparation/processing instruction for issuance as instructed by underwriter for new and renewal business.
• Reviews and provides instruction to processing department for endorsement requests as instructed by underwriter.
• Completes Loss Control Inspection ordering instructed by underwriter.
• Identifies renewal solicitation/cross sell opportunities.
• Provides instruction to processing department for new and renewal accounts.
• Fulfills agency requests for, loss runs, copies of policies, copies of invoicing, etc.
• Provides customer service support of general questions regarding renewal status, endorsement status, cancellation status, billing inquiries, commission questions, etc.)
• May be required to work overtime as assigned.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Deadline oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Insurance designations

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

OneNote

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Provide administrative support to multiple underwriters, including monitoring email correspondence, and completing administrative tasks to expedite the underwriting process. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization. This position is a hybrid work schedule for 4 days in office 1 day remote in our Irvine, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Performs underwriting support associated with information gathering and rating of new business, renewals and mid-term changes.
• Provides policy binder preparation/processing instruction for issuance as instructed by underwriter for new and renewal business.
• Reviews and provides instruction to processing department for endorsement requests as instructed by underwriter.
• Completes Loss Control Inspection ordering instructed by underwriter.
• Identifies renewal solicitation/cross sell opportunities.
• Provides instruction to processing department for new and renewal accounts.
• Fulfills agency requests for, loss runs, copies of policies, copies of invoicing, etc.
• Provides customer service support of general questions regarding renewal status, endorsement status, cancellation status, billing inquires, commission questions, etc.)
• May be required to work overtime as assigned.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of insurance industry experience
• General knowledge of Commercial Workers' Compensation, Property, General Liability, Auto and Umbrella.
• Analytical skills to identify, gather and organize information
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced atmosphere
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and One Note)

Preferred

• Insurance industry designations

The expected salary range for this role is $25-33/hr Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only.

Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities.

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401k Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.