Jimcor Agencies is Hiring an Underwriter, Blue Bell Near Blue Bell, PA
Job Summary:This position is involved in the review and appraisal of applications for insurance placement . Uses knowledge and independent judgment to determine eligibility of risks when compared to guidelines of programs available. Interacts with Companies and Brokers via telephone, e-mail, regular mail and personal contact. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews applications for insurance coverage, reports from loss control consultants and other information to determine if application is acceptable for the program(s) available
Evaluate the experience of a risk against the class of business under review
Evaluate the loss potential due to catastrophe, severity, and/or frequency
May rate policies or check previously rated policies for proper rating
Utilizes knowledge of automated systems to develop information for new or renewal policies
Prepares quotations for agents and answers questions from agents, policyholder, or prospects
Assists agents with comments or questions about applications and the likelihood of acceptance by the company
Reviews requests for cancellation, endorsements, etc
Reviews policies for renewal consideration
Request additional documentation necessary for the processing of an application, endorsement or cancellation
Conduct marketing visits to agents.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must have Producer’s License
3 plus years of insurance experience
Prior exposure to insurance underwriting type activities
Basic familiarity with computers
Good oral and written communications skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details
Resourceful and controlled assertive behavior characteristics
Must have demonstrated negotiation skills
Technical knowledge of insurance coverage forms and their application to exposure
Knowledge of departmental regulations and policies
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted underwriting practices
Strong interpersonal skills working with Staff and Company Underwriters
Experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures
Associated classes or courses and/or industry license, or designation
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