Underwriting Assistant

corespecialtyinsurance; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Support professional in Scottsdale, AZ. The role provides support to underwriters, assists with endorsements, processes binds, cancellations, and policy issuance.

You will develop account summaries by analyzing loss runs and external sources, coordinate loss-control visits, and prepare reports and presentations. A Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in transportation underwriting is preferred, with strong math, communication, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years underwriting experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, marketing skills and superior customer service.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a team and adapt to daily changing needs and duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Underwriters to determine acceptability, quality and profitability of new and existing business.
• Assist in developing insurance proposals, approve endorsements, process binds, cancellations, renewals and obtain underwriting approvals.
• Request and follow up on loss control visits.
• Develop account summaries by analyzing loss runs, MVRs and external sources.
• Prepare reports, presentations and participate in special projects.

Skills

Math skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

- Provide Underwriters with account summaries in order to evaluate risks as well as provide support to Underwriting Technicians with endorsement activity and policy issuance.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables

• Provide support to Underwriters in order to determine the acceptability, quality and profitability of new and existing business based on company underwriting guidelines and objectives.
• Assist developing insurance proposals, approve endorsements, process binds, cancellations, non- renewals and obtain required underwriting approvals where needed.
• Request and follow up on loss control visits.
• Develop account summaries by analyzing and aggregating loss runs, MVR's and external websites such as FMSCA as well as any other pertinent information.
• Performs related duties as required or as requested to include report preparation, presentations, and special projects.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other members of the team to broaden knowledge of the product line and/or technical knowledge of pricing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding

• Strong math skills.
• Good organization and effective time management.
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Strong Computer Skills.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or 2+ years of related transportation underwriting experience and/or training preferred. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, marketing skills and superior customer service
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a team environment and be flexible to daily changing needs and job duties.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• 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