Technical Assistant

Brown & Brown Insurance; Garden City (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Financial Benefits

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bridge Specialty Group in Garden City, NY seeks a Technical Assistant to support underwriting and brokerage activities, review insurance applications for Property and Casualty, and ensure timely processing of quotes, binders, and policies.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–3 years’ experience, and proficiency with MS Office; strong confidentiality and telephone demeanor are essential. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Account Executives when underwriting or brokering risks; ensure required information is obtained and quotes/binders are documented in writing.
• Review, analyze and underwrite risk submitted by producers; prepare quotes and terms for new and renewal business.
• Ensure correct forms are used and templates updated for processing of policies/coverage.
• Communicate with producers, company representatives, inspection and finance companies to expedite submissions.
• Process renewals, order inspections, request loss runs, and manage suspense items on applications.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Exceptional telephone demeanor

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

License General Lines

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a Technical Assistant to join our growing team in Garden City, NY!

The Technical Assistant reviews insurance applications to evaluate classify and rate individuals and groups for insurance and accept or rejects new and renewal applications for Property and Casualty types of coverage.Service and maintain accounts before, during and after binding.

How You Will Contribute:

• Assists the Account Executive when underwriting or brokering risks, insuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes & binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.
• Assists the Account Executives when reviewing, analyzing and underwriting risk submitted by producers, rate submissions for premium and terms analyze exposures for quotes for new and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes and binders.
• Confirm that the coding of specific required forms are completed and utilized. Insure the templates are updated for processing of policies/coverage.
• Communicate with producers, Company representatives, inspection companies, and finance companies to insure expeditious handling of all submission.
• Review and have letters for renewals processed.
• Order and follow up for inspections.
• Request Loss Runs for years written with office.
• Follow up for suspense items on applications, subject to; inspections, and etc.
• Process accordingly all brokerage and contract endorsements.
• Handle correspondence with company / producers with Account Executive supervisor as needed
• Process mail received by USPS, Email, or fax.
• Perform other duties as assigned by members of management or deemed necessary to completed above duties.

Licenses and Certifications:

• License General Lines

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• Minimum education high school or GED
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in a similar position minimum
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Exceptional telephone demeanor
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

About Us:

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the marketcloutand talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp,propertyand personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premiumbooks.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.

Pay Range

$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health &Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.