Underwriting Technician

About the role

This role supports the underwriting units throughout the policy life cycle, providing services to various internal functions and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to the underwriting policy life cycle on various platforms.
• Process tasks accurately to maintain departmental productivity, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Manage workflows to ensure timely and accurate handling of all department processes, procedures, and service standards.
• Perform data entry coding into policy administration applications.
• Review and maintain underwriting files to ensure “satisfactory” file completion.
• Follow up and complete a variety of underwriting correspondence related to applications, policies, and endorsements.
• Correspond with underwriters and/or brokers to obtain necessary documentation.
• Focus on constant improvement and maintain a customer service mentality.
• Support other duties as reasonably required by the company.

Requirements

• Experience working in the insurance industry or as an assistant.
• Basic insurance knowledge.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to absorb technical information and be trained on Policy Administration/Claims systems.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to interact with all organizational levels.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use standard office equipment.

Pay

The expected pay range for this role is $40,000 - $45,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and experiences and may be adjusted for geographic differential.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match of a 6% contribution.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Wellness program.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.