What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant position at McGowan and Company?
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Summary:
Reports to assigned underwriter or supervisor. Responsible for providing supervisor with information necessary to make sound underwriting decisions. Provides support within established performance standards. Assures all related support activities are delivered in a manner consistent with business unit customer service focus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Participates with the underwriter in the renewal and new business activities that support underwriting decisions that are consistent with department growth and retention goals.
· Partners with the underwriter to establish support needs (i.e. identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind) for new and renewal business.
· Manages account documentation (i.e. Account Clearance, Acknowledgement Letters, Underwriting Documentation, Closing Letters).
· Manages Agency Management System, C1, account coding.
· Ensures accurate and timely servicing of accounts in accordance with Department Service Standards.
· Provides administrative support and other related services as needed.
· Participates in projects/assignments as needed.
· No Travel Required.
· Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent (required).
· Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
· A minimum of 3 years in insurance or office setting is preferred.
Key Competencies:
· Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
· The ability to multi-task and prioritize.
· Be an effective team player.
· Have strong Customer Service skills.
· The ability to pay close attention to detail yet work in a fast-paced environment.
· A strong working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn new skills specific to this position.
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week.
Schedule: 8:15am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Location: 20595 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126.
Work Status: In-office
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
· Health insurance: Includes Vision Savings Pass.
· Voluntary additional benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
· 7 paid holidays (8 days off in total)
· Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Fairview Park, OH 44126 (Required)
Work Location: In person
