Underwriting Technical Assistant
RT Specialty · Washington, United States · 2 wk ago
OTHR$22–$28/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Aid in the binding of insurance policies, adhering to underwriting guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Review and process underwriting applications, gathering and entering necessary information for accurate policy rating, documentation, and issuance.
- Support new business submissions by preparing accounts for marketing and assisting Binding Underwriters with carrier placement activities.
- Act as a primary point of contact for insurance agents and brokers, responding to inquiries, obtaining required underwriting information, and providing revised quotes as needed.
- Manage a high volume of submissions, policy transactions, endorsements, and service requests, maintaining quality and turnaround expectations.
- Process policy endorsements, including coverage changes, limit adjustments, and policy modifications, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
- Maintain oversight of cancellations, non-renewals, and renewal solicitations.
- Keep organized and accurate records of policy transactions, endorsements, correspondence, and client information.
- Communicate policy terms, requirements, and underwriting requests to agents and brokers while providing exceptional customer service.
- Provide operational support to underwriters and underwriting assistants during their absence or periods of increased workload.
- Prepare reports related to binding activity, performance metrics, and compliance initiatives to support business objectives and process improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Operations, Sales, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Minimum of 1 year of insurance industry experience, underwriting support experience, or experience in a related role.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a passion for providing outstanding service to insurance agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.