Underwriter I

AmTrust Financial; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is looking for an Underwriter I to join its rapidly growing division. This role offers the chance to work with national payroll agencies and digital partners, focusing on providing excellent customer service and timely submissions. With opportunities for advancement, you'll engage in individual account underwriting, including hazard analysis and pricing. The position supports a hybrid or fully remote work model, allowing for flexibility while contributing to a dynamic team environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in finance or insurance who is eager to make an impact.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Insurance, or Payroll required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business insurance policies through risk analysis and pricing.
• Provide technical assistance regarding policy provisions and underwriting.

Skills

Finance

Insurance

Payroll

Microsoft Office Suite

Risk Analysis

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPCU, ASLI or CIC designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Underwriter I

Job Locations

US-OH-Cleveland | US

Requisition ID

JR1003744

Category

Underwriting

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

This underwriting position specifically works with national payroll agencies and digital partners and is within a quickly growing division of the AmTrust with opportunities for advancement. Emphasis is placed on providing excellent customer service including quick and timely submission review. Majority of accounts are small to mid-market workers comp submissions domiciled countrywide. Individual account underwriting is required including hazard analysis, rating, pricing, and form selection. This person also meets with assigned agencies and producers to review progress in business goals and accounts as needed.

Responsibilities

Underwrite new business insurance policies through solid risk analysis, pricing and servicing. Adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines. Operates within written authority grant and makes referrals to management as required.
• Provides professional, timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff.
• Provides the pertinent information and guidance to support staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines

• Understanding and adherence to organizational and regulatory rules, and ability to adhere to underwriting authority
• Provides technical assistance to sales team and customers regarding policy and endorsement provisions and underwriting acceptability for designated insurance coverages.
• Maintain strong industry knowledge on WC underwriting expertise and changes in market/account positions. Develop and maintain full knowledge of all forms, coverages, ratings, and manuals for the specific line being underwritten.
• Participate in review and evaluation of risk portfolio, making recommendations on book management issues.

• Travel to agency offices is encouraged however dependent to comfort and safety in the pandemic environment.

100% remote or hybrid office/remote model available

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 3+ years' experience in Finance, Insurance or Payroll
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred:

• CPCU, ASLI or CIC designation preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

• Background in Workers' Compensation.
• Multiline underwriting experience preferred.

What We Offer

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

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