Associate Underwriter

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Underwriter reports to the assigned Underwriting Manager, provides support to the underwriting staff and has limited underwriting authority.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and analyze new and renewal business submissions within level of authority. Determine risk acceptability using established underwriting techniques and programs or guidelines.
• Evaluate risk experience and exposures against that anticipated for the class of business.
• Prepare proper quotes with appropriate pricing.
• Communicate with agents & brokers daily to service clientele needs via phone, fax, or email.
• Provide prompt service to contracted brokers and maintain a status on existing book of accounts.
• Run renewal reports monthly and provide them to the underwriting manager timely, as necessary.
• Issue non-renewal notices when necessary and send them via certified mail.
• Respond to queries in a timely manner via the bureaus work queue, for example NCCI and WCIRB.
• Order risk control services as required.
• Communicate with agents & brokers daily to service clientele needs via phone, fax, or email.
• Promote company capabilities and visit production sources with other Underwriters and/or the Underwriting Manager as required by the Underwriting Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years workers comp underwriting experience or college degree
• Underwriting experience desired 
• Microsoft applications
• Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced environment while providing a high level of customer service.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Ability to meet designated deadlines and commit long hours of work when necessary to reach goals or meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments.
• Ability to multi-task; strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Treats records and documents of a sensitive and confidential nature with care.
• Strong administrative skills required, along with the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.