Underwriting Assistant

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Paid time off

Holidays

Partner discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support policy processing. You will receive and review brokerage policies, prepare documents for delivery, and independently handle policy issuance and logs. The role requires learning multiple computer systems and maintaining a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a Processor or comparable position.
• Ability to learn multiple computer systems for processing information.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews brokerage policies from carrier.
• Preparing policies for delivery to retail Agent with stamps & correspondence.
• Independently handle policy issuance and policy logs.
• Review Binding polices in policy files and deliver to agents.
• Assist in mail transmittal to companies or producers as required.
• Pull suspense items as needed and keep them current.
• Issue and distribute certificates, forms and other materials as required with guidance from the Account Executive.
• Communicate with producers on basic issues with form letters to secure documentation.
• Refer to Department Manager or Account Executive for counsel when needed.
• Become familiar with Outlook, PIPS, Word Processing.
• Performs related duties such as filing, photocopying, imaging and collating.

Skills

Policy processing

Multi-system learning

Professionalism

Job description

Underwriting Assistant page is loaded## Underwriting Assistantremote type: Hybrid Workinglocations: Plano, TX, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R26\\_0000003473Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.**Hull and Company** is seeking an **Underwriting Assistant** to join our team in **Plano, TX!**To efficiently administer and be responsible for all duties associated with policy processing, including sufficient familiarity and knowledge of department operations to a degree that will expedite workflow through the office. This position requires attention to detail, communication with Account Executives and assistants and sufficient control and discipline to insure a high degree of accuracy within the systems.**How You Will Contribute:*** Receives and reviews brokerage policies from carrier. Verifying required information* Prepare policies for delivery to retail Agent by applying required stamps & correspondence* Independently handle policy issuance, policy logs, responsibility of policies to company.* Review Binding polices in policy files and deliver to agents.* Assist in mail transmittal to companies or producers as required.* pull suspense as needed, keeping them current and in good order* Issue and distribute certificates, forms and other materials as required with guidance from the Account Executive or Account Executive Assistant* Communicate with producers on basic issues with form letters to secure required documentation.* Refer to Department Manager or Account Executive where additional counsel is required to affect timely and proper handling.* Become thoroughly familiar with use of Outlook, PIPS, Word Processing* Performs related duties as needed or assigned, such as filing, photocopying, imaging and collating.**Skills & Experience to be Successful:*** 2 years' experience as a Processor or comparable position.* Ability to learn multiple computer systems for processing information.* Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.**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.***Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement**Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies (\"Recruiting Vendors\"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.**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\".Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world's largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees, and leaders - not managers. Everything we do is about the greater \"WE\" - never \"me.\" While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission - always doing what is best for our customers.Brown & Brown and its affiliates maintain an internal recruiting team responsible for filling open roles posted to the public. In certain situations, Brown & Brown may supplement its internal capabilities by engaging external recruiting vendors and employment agencies (\"Recruiting Vendors\"). Recruiting Vendors are not authorized to submit resumes, share candidate data, or directly or indirectly contact Brown & Brown employees to present candidates for employment opportunities. The only exception applies to Recruiting Vendors with an active Valid Agreement (as defined below) that has been approved by Brown & Brown.In accordance with this policy, and to ensure appropriate authorization for sharing candidate personal information, Brown & Brown will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than Authorized Recruiting Vendors with a Valid Agreement in place who have been expressly invited to support a specific role. Any unsolicited resumes, incomplete submissions, or candidate data received through any means (including email or otherwise) will be considered the property of Brown & Brown. Brown & Brown will not pay any placement or related fees for unsolicited submissions or candidate data provided in violation of this policy. Such submissions may be used by Brown & Brown without any obligation to pay fees of any kind to Recruiting Vendors.A Valid Agreement is defined as a written contract signed by an authorized representative of Brown & Brown. In the absence of a Valid Agreement, Brown & Brown assumes no liability under any legal theory, including but not limited to breach of contract, breach of implied contract, tortious interference, quantum meruit, any/or any other contractual or equitable claims in connection with candidates identified through unsolicited submissions made in violation of this policy.