Underwriting Assistant I

About the role

Provides administrative support to multiple underwriters and completes administrative tasks to expedite the underwriting process on accounts $250k and greater. This includes policy processing and issuance for new business and/or renewal preparation, quoting and issuance; endorsement processing; cancellations; and other policy processing associated tasks.

Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to processing department for new and renewal accounts.
• Provides instruction to processing department for endorsement requests.
• Processes endorsements tasked to be handled within the Underwriting Department.
• Fulfills brokers requests for loss runs, copies of policies, copies of invoicing, etc.
• Provides agency support for general questions regarding renewal status, endorsement status, cancellation status, billing inquiries, commission questions, etc.
• Requotes within current systems as needed, limited to adjustment of credits, debits, or deductibles or any requotes that can be completed within a set time frame.
• Completes renewal proposals as requested.
• Completes file documentation according to best practices guidelines.
• Responds to agent service questions and handles problems and service issues to a satisfactory resolution.
• Supports the Underwriters in their activities.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Insurance industry experience with knowledge of Property and Casualty Lines of coverage.
• Working knowledge of PC-based systems and applications such as Microsoft Office and data-based systems.
• Strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills.

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $16.90–$25.00 per hour. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, education, training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401k Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain, and develop the best talent available.