What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial specialty Operation Specialist position at Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.?
Job Title: OPERATION SPECIALIST
Department: COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY
Location: OAK RIDGE, TN
About Acrisure
Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more.
Acrisure employs over 17,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and have grown from $38 million to $4.3 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.
Job Summary:
As an Operations Specialist on the Commercial Underwriting Team, you will play a critical role in supporting the end-to-end underwriting process for a leading insurance wholesaler. You will work closely with underwriters, brokers, and internal departments to ensure the timely and accurate processing of submissions, endorsements, policy issuance, and renewals. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
· Support the underwriting team by processing endorsements, binds, and cancellations in a timely and accurate manner
· Monitor and maintain data integrity across underwriting systems, ensuring information is complete, current, and compliant with company standards
· Coordinate with carriers, agents, and internal teams to gather required documentation and resolve outstanding issues
· Prepare and issue binders, quotes, policies, and other transactional documents in accordance with underwriting guidelines
· Track and manage submission flow to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and deadlines are met
· Assist with the implementation and maintenance of operational workflows and process improvements
· Ensure compliance with regulatory and carrier-specific requirements throughout the policy lifecycle
· Identify and escalate any system or process issues to the appropriate teams for resolution
· Contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction
· Assist with various operational processes and needs
Requirements:
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and communication
- Proven ability to work independently while maintaining a team-first mindset
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in insurance, business, or a related field
- * Physical Demands
Examples:
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive Compensation
- Industry Leading Healthcare
- Savings and Investments
- Charitable Giving Programs
- Offering hybrid work option
- Opportunities for Growth
- Parental Leave
- Generous time away
Acrisure is committed to making an impact in our communities by giving back, with millions committed to children’s health with Helen Devos Children’s Hospital and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
For more, visit www.Acrisure.com or learn more here.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oak Ridge, TN 37830: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000