JJOA Associate Underwriter

Description

Provide support to program Underwriters for the Occupational Accident Program. Serve clients and insureds via verbal and written communication. Maintain accounts to align with underwriting decisions and maintain imaging files with proper documentation. Build trusting relationships and utilize marketing skills to achieve results.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Underwriters with the      underwriting process and customer service
• Understand and comply with carrier      contracts and coverholder agreements
• Quote and bind renewal accounts as      tasked
• Review and process binders and      policies on new and renewal business
• Invoice monthly reported premium      for clients and assist with client support
• Obtain and review independent      contractor enrollment forms
• Recognize the importance of      deadlines in daily Workflow tasks and take initiative to complete ahead of      schedule when appropriate
• Assist with creating and      implementing Standard Operating Procedures for the department processes      and training team members
• Contribute to organization      effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues, providing      information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, recommending      options and courses of action, and implementing directives
• Maintain inter and      intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation and      accountability
• Contribute to team efforts by      accomplishing tasks as assigned, with a sense of urgency
• Expand underwriting and technical      knowledge through various methods as agreed upon by manager
• Pursue education to enhance      industry knowledge by completing:

Associate in Insurance (AINS), Associate in Insurance Services (AIS), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), Associate in Surplus Lines (ASLI)

• 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
• Must be able to successfully pass any required Producer Licenses

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