What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surety Underwriting Assistant position at Liberty Mutual?
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Description
Liberty Mutual provides customers with peace of mind by protecting their most valuable assets. The company's commitment to customer-centricity is fueling a significant transformation. By operating with the agility of a tech startup within a Fortune 100 framework, Liberty Mutual is pioneering a digital disruption that aims to redefine the insurance experience.
The preferred location is Owings Mills, MD (on-site). Atlanta, GA is the secondary on-site location. The position is hybrid, in office twice a week.
Responsibilities:
- Manage surety bond, agency, and processing transactions for assigned product lines or territories, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This includes handling new business, renewals, cancellations, endorsements, and reinstatements.
- Oversee agency setup, licensing, appointment processing, and power-of-attorney issuance, while also resolving reconciliation issues. Maintain and update reports as needed.
- Provide support for underwriting functions like contract/commercial bonds and bid requests, ensuring compliance with state regulations. Deliver excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
- Assist with customer inquiries, providing answers and follow-up to guarantee satisfaction. Demonstrate a strong understanding of agency management workflows, including commissions, licensing, compliance, and Power of Attorney processes.
- Apply knowledge of rating plans to accurately apply rates and assist with rating scenario entry. Retrieve and manage bond/agency-related documents with meticulous attention to detail.
- Utilize logical thinking and technical expertise in surety operations to complete tasks within established policies and procedures, optimizing business results. Perform general administrative tasks, including assisting Finance with collections and addressing billing/premium discrepancies.
- Offer technical support within the office, collaborating with the Department Application Specialist to resolve issues. Participate in User Acceptance Testing as required and undertake additional duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 year related experience required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to correspond with office personnel and agents.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work well on a team and independently.
- Good organizational skills.
- Competent and proficient with computer software applications utilized by Surety. Knowledge of surety bond processing preferred
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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