Senior Underwriting Assistant - Surety

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a Senior Underwriting Assistant to support the Commercial Surety team. This role involves evaluating bond applications, collaborating with underwriters, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities and excellent communication skills to maintain relationships with agents and customers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Strong computer proficiency in relevant business software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates planning and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters in processing bond applications.
• Collaborate with the team to fulfill underwriting requirements.
• Process Surety business through data entry.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Previous experience in the insurance industry

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

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In the role of Senior Underwriting Assistant, you serve as the primary representative of the Commercial Surety team to both our agents and direct customers. Your responsibilities include offering comprehensive support to the underwriters, the underwriting team, and our customers while ensuring adherence to the company’s established practices, policies, and procedures.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Your daily responsibilities will primarily involve collaborating with your underwriting team to support their premium production objectives, aiding our agents and direct customers, and coordinating with your support team to uphold work turnaround standards.
• Assist underwriters in evaluating and processing bond applications from start to finish.
• Collaborate with the team to fulfill the requirements of the underwriters.
• Review applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with underwriting guidelines.
• Process Surety business through data entry into our front-end system within specified timeframes.
• Prepare bond submissions and deliver bond documents to customers.
• Assist in special projects and initiatives to improve underwriting processes and efficiency.
• Offer assistance and support to our agent base by demonstrating strong communication and customer service skills.
• Develop and maintain superior relationships with underwriters, producers, and direct customers.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve underwriting-related issues and inquiries.
• Exhibit the ability to produce error-free work and achieve high levels of accuracy.
• Process riders, cancellations, reinstatements, renewals, take payments, and maintain electronic bond files accurately.
• Handle administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and correspondence management.
• Review submission information with limited underwriting authority.
• Coordinate the quoting and bond issuance process.
• Communicate with agents or direct customers to obtain additional information or clarification on underwriting matters.
• Training of the bond issuance system.
• Assume other job responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Strong computer proficiency including Excel, Outlook, Edge/Chrome, Adobe, and other relevant business software.
  
  

Experience:

• Proficient problem-solving skills and decisive decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including email, phone, and face-to-face interactions.
• Capable of multitasking and fostering effective collaboration with others.
• Demonstrates planning and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work within set deadlines.
• Adept at maintaining professional interactions and thriving in high-performance team environment.
• Capacity to tailor training to meet the individual’s skill level and learning needs.
• Previous experience in the insurance industry preferred.
  
  

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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