Assistant Underwriter

BITCO Corporation, headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking an Assistant Underwriter for our branch office located in St. Louis MO. With 11 branch offices in 10 states, BITCO provides quality property and casualty insurance services to specialized industries including construction, forest products and oil & gas. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Position Summary :

This position provides key functional support to the local Underwriting team through a variety of functions that include new and renewal policy set up, account analysis, account coordination, data collection and information follow-up.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review new business submissions and enter into the policy system; review for fit within underwriting guidelines
• Performs loss analysis and reviews other important detail and documentation on applications and accounts
• Prepare issuance instructions according to either a completed proposal or binder order
• May provide a full range of Underwriting support on smaller, less complex accounts
• Collaborates with Underwriting team on quotes, renewals, applications, changes, and Underwriting issues
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with agents, providing prompt service on questions, requests, and/or issues
• Develops information for special reports and projects, as requested by Underwriting team or management
• Initiates requests for renewal information and orders Experian or other investigative reports; initiates appropriate risk control service
• Administers changes to new and renewal policies, utilizing the company's current rating/publishing system and ISO, NCCI, and related on-line manuals
• Calculates premiums for endorsements and cancellations of policies
• Works with internal billing team to resolve any issues related to billing on accounts
• Coordinates account details and documentation, such as file set-up, follow up on endorsements, form completion, and proofreading
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2 years of Commercial Insurance experience strongly preferred
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of commercial rating
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read and interpret policy terms and other factual information
• Ability to multi-task effectively within assigned deadlines
• Demonstrated sense of urgency
• Proven ability to provide prompt and effective customer service
• Must be able to work effectively in an independent and team environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Office environment; this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, as directed by manager
• Frequently sit at a desk or other work station for extended periods of time
• Occasionally lift and carry equipment and/or materials weighing up to 15 pounds
• Routinely bend, kneel, reach, see, be mobile and walk around

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays a year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance – 2x annual earnings
• Old Republic 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan
• Education and training opportunities
• Insurance designations encouraged with financial assistance available
• Daily two-hour flexible start and end time for 7.5-hour workday
• Employee Fitness Program