Underwriting Specialist

BCforward; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 29,618; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and IT solutions firm is seeking an experienced office worker in Overland Park, KS, for high-level administrative and underwriting duties. Candidates with an insurance background will excel in this role. Responsibilities include analyzing insurance applications, supporting underwriters, and managing submissions. Strong Microsoft Office skills and organizational abilities are essential. The position offers a pay rate of $21.50 per hour on W2 and is expected to last over 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experienced office worker, preferably with an insurance background.
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy in a demanding environment.
• Flood insurance knowledge is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level administrative and underwriting duties.
• Analyze new and renewal insurance applications for eligibility and pricing.
• Support underwriters and manage submissions in a timely manner.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Insurance knowledge/terminology

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Job description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana.

Job Description

Location: Overland Park, KS 66210

Duration: 6+months

Rate: $21.50/Hr on W2

Experienced office worker, preferably with an insurance background, to perform high level administrative and underwriting duties.

• Must have excellent Microsoft office skills ( Excel, Word, Access) to work in spreadsheets and with insurance premium raters
• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate with underwriter and brokers
• Must be very organized and able to work with speed and accuracy in a demanding environment
• Ability to effectively support underwriters and manager to deliver superior service to our customers
• Insurance knowledge/terminology a plus
• Analyze new and renewal insurance applications to determine eligibility for coverage, available terms and conditions for pricing in accordance with established market underwriting guidelines
• Submit new applications from brokers to underwriter for rate indications
• Assess renewal submission from brokers for rate indications
• Facilitate proposal and bind order in timely manner
• Manage submission and tracking with underwriters

Additional Skills:

Flood insurance or an insurance background is preferred but not required. Attention to detail, customer service skills, adaptable to a face paced environment. Ability to follow mandated guidelines.

Additional Information

Namratha Gandavarapu
Sr. Recruiter
Direct: 317-210-8733