Underwriting Associate - Inland Marine (Hybrid Or Remote)

We currently have an opportunity for an Underwriting Associate to join our Inland Marine Team in Anaheim, CA or Remotely in California, Oregon or Washington State. This job provides advanced, complex technical services and support in partnership with assigned underwriter(s) and designated producers for moderately complex accounts. Under limited supervision and within authority guidelines, authorizes renewals and endorsements. Knowledgeable about all related underwriting guidelines and procedures for a particular line of business. Advanced requirements may include handling a targeted book of business or a unique program. Based on advanced knowledge and experience, acts as a resource for other Underwriting Assistants.
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for high level of familiarity with specialty class of business, assigned territory and accounts.
• Takes initiative for learning and understanding insurance coverages. Takes initiative to acquire additional insurance knowledge by enrolling in industry related courses and programs.
• Develops superior working relationships with producers and acts as first point of contact. Frequently assists producers with questions on products and coverage. Researches and resolves complex errors and questions regarding processes and procedures. Occasionally travels to key producers/accounts with underwriter(s).
• Assists in the development of new processes, procedures and/or systems. Participates on committees and projects as required.
• Assists in developing and directly servicing a book of business in coordination with and under the technical direction of designated underwriter(s). Within defined authority level for renewals, evaluates risks and makes recommendations for acceptance, rejection, modification or referral in accordance with established underwriting standards, policies and programs.
• For new business policies, completes 85-90% of the front-end information gathering and analytics required to enable their assigned underwriter(s) to make a determination on the risk. Approves, declines, and issues all transactions within assigned authority level including new business, routine renewals and endorsements.
• Assists underwriters in managing their portfolios through risk evaluation including assessment of risk control reports, financials, audits, loss experience, competitive environment and by taking action when peculiarities or deficiencies are noted.
• Collaborates with team members to manage work inventories and all production activities in order to provide quality and timely service and productivity results in accordance with business unit standards.
• Trains and acts as a resource and mentor for other Underwriting Associates and Assistants.
• Ensures underwriting file is documented and returns for final file review and further documentation by underwriter via automated desktop systems and tools.

Requirements:

• Must have strong analytical, decision making, problem-solving, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and teamwork skills. Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively and have the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals. Must be able to work in a fast pace, rapidly changing environment.
• Must possess thorough understanding of underwriting acceptance standards, authorities, programs and pricing strategies. Demonstrates coverage analysis capabilities and the ability to understand and interpret manual rating methodology as required. Must know how to obtain information and utilize resources needed to make an underwriting decision.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite as well as electronic underwriting systems.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years underwriting support or related insurance experience required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Anaheim, CA salary range: $67,700 - $78,500 (plus bonus)

2206BR

Intact Inland Marine

Anaheim CA

Anaheim CA, Northern California Region, Northwest Region, Oregon, Southern California Region, Washington

United States

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services.
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