Commercial Lines - Associate Underwriter - Gulf South

Description

Assist the Underwriting Team in account maintenance while learning various underwriting tasks necessary for advancement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ordering, analyzing, and      interpreting inspections on accounts written
• Navigating and understanding      numerous company manuals
• Processing policy audits. 
• Quoting, entering & binding Renewal      accounts with New Business as tasked
• Contributes to organization      effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be      addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to      deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing      directives.
• Maintains inter- and      intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation
• Maintains professional underwriting      and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Adhere to Minimum Company service      standards, going above and always striving to be better than the norm
• Assist with creating and      implementing Standard Operating Procedures for the department processes      and training team members
• Contributes to team effort by      accomplishing various tasks as they are assigned
• Pursue education to enhance      industry knowledge by completing:
• AICPCU courses: Program in General      Insurance (INS); Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) and Associate in      Commercial Underwriting (AU)
• Travel as deemed necessary by the Manager,      to both agencies & companies
• Other duties as assigned 

Education And Work Experience:

• 2-year degree in General Business or related field, preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Insurance or related field preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Confidentiality
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Decision-Making 
• Coordination
• Teamwork
• General Math Skills

Typical Physical Demands:

· Must be able to lift to 25 pounds; must be able to sit for long periods of time