What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant II position at Everest National Insurance Company?
Title: Underwriting Assistant II Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups. Everest is looking for Underwriting Assistants to join our growing team in our offices across the country! We are actively seeking underwriting assistants to support our dynamic and growing dedicated Primary Casualty business. Underwriting Assistants will have the opportunity to make impactful contributions across both Commercial Casualty and Risk Management. Everest specializes in delivering customized insurance solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. We know that risks continue to grow more complex, and we are committed to evolving, along with our partners, to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients. Lines of Business Include: Commercial Auto, General Liability, Workers Compensation The opportunity awaits... Hands on, robust, fully paid training program by insurance industry professionals. Support for continued education and ongoing learning. Career development advancement opportunities across the organization. Excellent benefits, paid time off, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayments. Hybrid work environment that supports work/life balance. Opportunities to get involved in employee resource groups, volunteer activities and DEI initiatives. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Multi-line new business submissions, renewal submissions and endorsements processing including rating, policy construction and assembly in a timely and accurate manner. Adherence to established department service level agreements. Regularly reviews and adheres to department processing guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy including recommended changes/enhancements. Manage underwriting and broker relationships with timely responses relative to service inquiries. Lead weekly synchronization meetings with underwriting to prioritize work and resolve challenges. Communicate with brokers to obtain required documentation in support of policy issuance. Maintain all correspondence activity with internal and external customers including daily diaries on pending transactions. Communicate with Business Process Outsourcing partners and review incoming transactions for completeness, accuracy, and quality. Flexibility to support Underwriters located in different regions and time zones within the United States Compliance with ODEN state rules and regulations relative to cancellations and reinstatements. Gathering and analyzing underwriting information including experience reports, final audits, loss control reports, financial reports, loss runs, MVRs, and FEINs. Ability to manage internal report updates based on manager discretion. Participates in peer review and quality control for team(s) as needed. Special projects, including participation in Home Office projects, as needed. Qualifications, Education & Experience: Relevant work OR 2-3 years providing service support for underwriting Experience supporting multi-line national accounts with high touch service Proficient in MS Office, with intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Strong desk management, written and verbal communication skills. Exhibit a “Best in Class” mentality with a drive for continuous improvement. Strong communication skills with the ability to develop rapport with business partners, underwriters, agents and co-workers by phone, email or in person. Ability to prioritize competing demands and requests to complete work within required time constraints with a high volume of work. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and outside the box thinking. Proficiency in using online reference manuals and multiple electronic systems. The ability to thrive in a team environment and handle multiple deadlines with ease. Self-starter that is energized by independent learning and research. Review and provide feedback on quality review of other team members to management based on required checklist. Our Culture At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions, and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Warren, NJ Additional Locations: Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com. Everest U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) Beware of recruitment fraud Please be cautious of phishing scams involving fake Everest job postings and individuals posting as Everest representatives making phony job offers. Always verify the identity of the recruiting professionals you work with. What you should know: At Everest, your privacy, security, and safety are of utmost importance to us. Everest will never ask for payment or any financial information as part of the hiring process. All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain. EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.
