Assistant Underwriter

About the role

Carolina Casualty is a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines insurers in the country. We specialize in liability, physical damage, cargo, and other insurance solutions for the commercial auto market, including trucking and public transportation industries. The Assistant Underwriter supports the underwriting team by performing rating, policy issuance, document review, and customer service activities to ensure accurate and timely handling of new and renewal business.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to rate new and renewal business
• Navigate efficiently in rating and issuance systems to ensure timely and accurate issuance of policies and policy amendments
• Adhere to all Carolina Casualty, underwriting, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Examine declarations, applications, signed forms, Motor Vehicle Reports, and other policy documents for accuracy and completeness
• Interpret underwriting manuals and guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows and provide improvement recommendations as appropriate
• Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting processes and research information as needed; participate in ongoing training as appropriate
• Collaborate with peers, Underwriters, and other departments to promptly and proactively address business challenges and opportunities
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Provide first-level contact for external customer service inquiries

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Insurance and/or Commercial Auto (Trucking and Public Transportation) insurance underwriting experience preferred
• 2+ years of data entry/data processing experience
• Capable of working effectively with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer experience skills
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and Outlook
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management preferred
• Insurance designations such as AINS, AU, etc., preferred

Additional details

Primary location: Jacksonville, FL. Sponsorship not offered for this role.