Underwriting Associate

Position Responsibilities

As a Commercial Underwriting Associate you are accountable for:

• Collaborating with team members to achieve growth, profit, renewal retention, service and producer/client management goals for the Commercial Middle-Market in the Florida terrtory on assigned book of commercial business.
• Gathering and analyzing account information (loss information, driver information, financials, loss control reports, etc.) and developing underwriting recommendations and pricing strategy.
• Completing, documenting and referring risk reports to underwriter.
• Handling individual risk inquiries from brokers/agents.
• Coordinating account processing for renewals and new accounts with underwriter and customer service representative.
• Providing rating and issuance instructions including appropriate forms, coverages, and final premium.
• Reviewing submission information with underwriter and preparing quote letter.
• Documenting underwriting analysis information in the electronic file; ensuring electronic file integrity.
• Processing endorsements within designated authority.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to independently prioritize competing demands /requests within given time constraints.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Knowledge of underwriting principles, product-specific coverage, policy forms, pricing tools, regulatory compliance and insurance systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using on-line reference manuals.
• Familiarity with ISO workers compensation bureaus and other state regulatory agencies within assigned territory.
• Ability to recognize exposure to a loss.
• Ability to effectively and regularly use multiple electronic systems.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Successful candidate will be placed into an Underwriting Associate I or II level based on experience and demonstrated skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college and/or underwriting exposure preferred.

REQUIREMENTS


For faster consideration, apply online. Reference Requisition 2295.