Underwriting Assistant SCE

ICW INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401K retirement plans with company 100

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

ICW Group is seeking a detail-oriented underwriting support professional to assist with account management, policy processing, and issuance activities. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service while supporting Workers' Compensation and Commercial Lines policies.

You will collaborate with Underwriters and various teams to gather information, process new business and renewals, and ensure accurate policy documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of underwriting support, insurance operations, agency, brokerage, or carrier experience required.
• Two or more years of insurance industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting Commercial Lines and/or Workers' Compensation coverages.

Responsibilities

• Supports Underwriters through account management and policy processing activities.
• Process new business, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements in accordance with company guidelines.
• Maintains organized electronic files and policy documentation.
• Reviews and enters policy information into underwriting systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Issues policies, endorsements, and related documents in accordance with company procedures.
• Assists with gathering and validating information necessary for underwriting decisions.
• Provides customer service to clients.
• Serves as the first point of contact for customer inquiries during the account life cycle.
• Assists producers via email and phone calls.
• Provides administrative support to Underwriting staff.
• Handles agent and insured phone calls, faxes, and mail.
• Orders loss runs requested by agents and insureds and sends via fax, email, or mail.
• Prepares and mails claims kits and marketing materials requested by agents and insureds.
• Assists with policy issuance and document delivery to agents and insureds.
• Coordinates follow-up on outstanding underwriting requirements and documentation.
• Collaboration with BDUs, Premium Audit, Billing, Claims, and Risk Management teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Policy processing

Underwriting systems knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible. Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for the twelfth consecutive year in a row and for the 20th time overall as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this job is to support Underwriters within the Service Center of Excellence through account management, policy processing, and policy issuance activities. This position provides exceptional customer service while ensuring Workers' Compensation and Commercial Lines policies are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports Underwriters through account management and policy processing activities.
• Process new business, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements in accordance with company guidelines.
• Maintains organized electronic files and policy documentation.
• Reviews and enters policy information into underwriting systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Issues policies, endorsements, and related documents in accordance with company procedures.
• Assists with gathering and validating information necessary for underwriting decisions.
• Provides customer service to clients.
• Serves as the first point of contact for customer inquiries during the account life cycle.
• Handles correspondence for additional account information.
• Assists producers via email and phone calls.
• Provides administrative support to Underwriting staff.
• Handles agent and insured phone calls, faxes, and mail.
• Orders loss runs requested by agents and insureds and sends via fax, email, or mail.
• Prepares and mails claims kits and marketing materials requested by agents and insureds.
• Assists with policy issuance and document delivery to agents and insureds.
• Coordinates follow-up on outstanding underwriting requirements and documentation.
• Suggestion: Collaboration & Customer Service Partner with Business Development Underwriters (BDUs), Premium Audit, Billing, Claims, and Risk Management teams Communicate with agents and occasionally insureds to support policy servicing Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure seamless operations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum 1 year of underwriting support, insurance operations, agency, brokerage, or carrier experience required. Two or more years of insurance industry experience preferred. Experience supporting Commercial Lines and/or Workers' Compensation business preferred, including exposure to Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Workers' Compensation coverages.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required. Associate in insurance (AINS), Associate in Underwriting (AU), or other relevant insurance designation preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong verbal communication skills, detail orientation, and a motivation to deliver to the customer.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and tools.
• Knowledge of insurance policy processing and issuance workflows.
• Understanding of Commercial Lines and/or Workers' Compensation insurance products.
• Proficiency with underwriting and policy administration systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands and employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment. This description is a general statement of essential job functions and responsibilities. The position may include other duties as assigned.

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Salary

The current range for this position is $22.54 - $35.54 This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work.

WHY JOIN ICW GROUP?

• Challenging work and the ability to make a difference
• You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging
• We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match
• Bonus potential for all positions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%

ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Category

Underwriting

At ICW Group we offer a work environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and celebrates success. Our team members are hands-on contributors who are given the opportunity to make an impact. It's our people who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today.