What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Underwriter position at Atain?
Responsibilities
*This position is open to multiple U.S. locations. Preferably near a U.S. HW Kaufman office location.*
Responsible for assisting a team of underwriters with Excess & Surplus Lines (E&S) Casualty business on a brokerage basis via a nationwide network of wholesale brokers.
- Assist and support underwriters with new and renewal business including rating, form selection, binding, policy issuance and invoicing
- Quality control of various documents including quotes, policies, endorsements, cancellations and invoices
- Handle a high volume workload in a fast-paced environment, maintaining excellence service standards
- Deliver high quality service to wholesale broker customers
- Learn the underwriting process and appetite and assist underwriters with new business, endorsement and renewal underwriting
- Evaluate submission, renewal and inspection information as part of the underwriting process
- In conjunction with underwriters, work closely with wholesale brokers to develop relationships and enhance their understanding of the Company’s Underwriting rationale, philosophy and criteria
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years of Property & Casualty underwriting support experience
- Underwriting support in Excess and Surplus lines environment strongly preferred
- Proficient in policy and workflow insurance applications
- High energy and desire to learn
Compensation Package:
- Competitive base compensation
- Health benefits & 401K with employer match
- Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
- Many opportunities for career advancement
About Our Company
A premier national provider of property and casualty insurance, Atain is an A.M. Best “A” rated insurance company. Atain provides excess and surplus business through wholesale brokers on a nationwide basis. We invite you to consider joining our winning team!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
