Technical Assistant
About the role
Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a Technical Assistant to join our growing team in Garden City, NY. The Technical Assistant reviews insurance applications to evaluate, classify and rate individuals and groups for insurance and accept or reject new and renewal applications for Property and Casualty types of coverage. Service and maintain accounts before, during and after binding.
How You Will Contribute
- Assists the Account Executive when underwriting or brokering risks, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes & binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws
- Assists the Account Executives when reviewing, analyzing and underwriting risk submitted by producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, analyze exposures for quotes for new and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes and binders
- Confirm that the coding of specific required forms is completed and utilized. Ensure the templates are updated for processing policies/coverage
- Communicate with producers, Company representatives, inspection companies, and finance companies to insure expeditious handling of all submission
- Review and have letters for renewals processed. Order and follow up for inspections. Request Loss Runs for years written with office
- Follow up for suspense items on applications, subject to; inspections, etc. Process all brokerage and contract endorsements
- Handle correspondence with company / producers with Account Executive supervisor as needed
Licenses and Certifications
- License General Lines
Skills & Experience
- Minimum education high school or GED
- 1 – 3 years' experience in a similar position minimum
- Proficient with MS Office Suite
- Exceptional telephone demeanor
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
About Us
Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers' comp, property and personal lines. With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book. Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.
Pay
Pay Range 22.00 - 25.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more