Underwriting Assistant -NJ

Greater New York Insurance Companies; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater New York Insurance Companies in Edison, New Jersey is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support underwriters with new and renewal accounts, file setup, document collection, and data entry in ImageRight and WINS.

You will review applications, provide professional service to agents, run risk analysis reports, assist with rate and issue duties, and help with data needed for policy issuance and servicing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree preferred.
• Some administrative experience required; underwriting assistant experience preferred.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.
• Experience with AS/400 and/or ImageRight and Guidewire preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Set up underwriting files and applications, obtain documents, update systems.
• Review applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide timely, professional service to agents for processing.
• Run risk analysis reports (motor vehicle, loss history, credit checks, ISO, etc.).
• Track inspection requirements and recommendations.
• Rate and issue new/renewal policies and endorsements.
• Prepare quotations, binders or policies as directed by underwriters.
• Communicate data needs across all levels for policy issuance and servicing.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

ImageRight

WINS

AS/400

Guidewire

Job description

Position Summary

Support Underwriters by performing a variety of tasks including the preparation and servicing of new and renewal accounts.

• Set up underwriting files and applications by obtaining required documents and updating appropriate systems (i.e., ImageRight and WINS)
• Review applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide timely and professional customer service to agents to facilitate the processing of business.
• Conduct research and run reports for initial risk analysis such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, loss control, ISO reports, Risk Meter, etc.
• Track inspection requirements and recommendation status.
• Rate and Issue new and renewal policies and endorsements.
• Prepare quotations, binders or polices at the direction of the Underwriters.
• Communicate with all levels of employees to include, but not limited to, producers and internal personnel to confirm or obtain data needed for policy issuance and servicing.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
  
  

Position Summary

Support Underwriters by performing a variety of tasks including the preparation and servicing of new and renewal accounts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up underwriting files and applications by obtaining required documents and updating appropriate systems (i.e., ImageRight and WINS)
• Review applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide timely and professional customer service to agents to facilitate the processing of business.
• Conduct research and run reports for initial risk analysis such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, loss control, ISO reports, Risk Meter, etc.
• Track inspection requirements and recommendation status.
• Rate and Issue new and renewal policies and endorsements.
• Prepare quotations, binders or polices at the direction of the Underwriters.
• Communicate with all levels of employees to include, but not limited to, producers and internal personnel to confirm or obtain data needed for policy issuance and servicing.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• Some administrative experience required. Experience as an Underwriting Assistant preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
• Experience with AS/400 and/or ImageRight preferred.
• Experience with Guidewire preferred.
  
  

Skills

• Proven ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and ability to plan and organize complex requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time/desk management skills, as well as mathematical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
  
  

The salary range for this role is $42,700-$83,200. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.