Agency Underwriter I

About the Role

Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states. Working as an Agency Underwriter I for Alfa Insurance® is more than providing customer service to agents and customers. It involves a wide range of responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of our organization. It's becoming part of a team that is committed to excellence, integrity and exceeding expectations by providing the highest quality stewardship, financial information, and analysis of our companies. As part of the Alfa family, you can discover your purpose and help make a difference in the lives of our policyholders and your community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the placement of business that does not qualify within Alfa's underwriting guidelines or with lines of business that Alfa does not write
• Responsible for underwriting, quoting, binding new and renewal policies, and processing endorsements and cancellations
• Communicate professionally with sales force, customers mortgages, attorneys, and other insurance companies, intercompany personnel, i.e. accounting, claims, legal, life, and other underwriters, etc. in person, by telephone, e-mail, and handwritten messages relative to additional information needed
• Contribute to Agency profitability by following standard of risk selection to maintain an acceptable loss ratio with each carrier

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college preferred
• Six months' work experience that required independent decision-making abilities is required
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, basic mathematical skills, and ability to convey ideas to others and learn quickly

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
• Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for new hires
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
• Fitness center
• Onsite cafeteria