Underwriting Assistant Jobs

Essential Functions:

This position works closely with insurance agents and brokers (our customers) in the binding of insurance, servicing of policies, and review/follow-up of underwriting information. The position encourages and creates opportunities for growth so team members can develop their insurance acumen for long term company advancement.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and professionally handle all customer inquiries within our service promise with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Work within underwriting authority and obtain underwriter approval when necessary
• Complete departmental specific reports or projects
• Apply critical thinking and underwriting mindset to all accounts
• Pursue opportunities for growth and development through USLI University, continuing education, workshops and classes
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure best possible outcome for all inquiries while minimizing touches and providing excellent customer service
• Strengthen customer relationships by providing excellent service through frequent phone and email communication
• Assist in training new team members when ready
• Communicate ideas for procedural or workflow improvement
• Evaluate applications, web search results and business quoted via the web

Specific Skills:

• Strong commitment to customer service and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced team environment
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Desire to learn and understand our insurance product offerings

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Property/Casualty insurance experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience
• History of continuing insurance education preferred

At USLI, our goal is to strengthen our community and culture by representing all races, genders, religions and sexual orientations. We continue to move conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion forward to ensure every community member has a sense of belonging, a voice and a seat at the table.

USLI provides full-time community members with a comprehensive benefits package, access to wellness programs, continuing education resources, and multiple opportunities to get involved with charitable organizations.

This position is a developmental role requiring in-person job shadowing, team building and foundational insurance education. On-site presence 75% of the time is necessary to meet the requirements of this role. Additional details may be discussed with the hiring leader.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person