What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant position at NSM Insurance Group, LLC?
Overview
NSM Insurance Group is a global specialty insurance provider with more than $1.3 billion in premium across 25 specialty insurance programs and brands around the world. Named a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace based on employee feedback, the company has been exclusively focused on building successful insurance programs since 1990 and continually seeks new opportunities to grow and expand through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Relationships are paramount at NSM because we know that’s what drives mutual, long-term success. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and startup mindset within an established organization that continues to redefine what specialty insurance means and how it impacts everyday lives. Employees are given endless opportunities to expand their interests and skillsets, push breakthrough ideas and take risks. Our open, supportive environment gives employees the confidence to take ownership of their work as if the business was their own.
At NSM, we Build Success every day for our people, carrier partners, agents and insureds — because we know our success is built on yours.
The Underwriting Assistant (UA) will coordinate with agency marketing representatives responding to inquiries regarding service and procedure questions. In addition, the UA will work in a team environment to meet service priorities and due dates, while providing reports, data, and other needed information to the management team.
**This is a hybrid opportunity, 2-3 days onsite at the Conshohocken, PA Home Office**
Responsibilities
- Evaluate accounts to determine initial acceptability within the underwriting appetite.
- Review submissions for completeness and accuracy; make requests for information.
- Bind and issue policies in accordance with stated underwriting authority.
- Support a book of new and renewal business, consisting of various accounts to achieve written premium and loss ratio objectives.
- Provide reports to management as needed and requested.
- Attend client meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, Risk Management & Insurance majors a plus.
- Minimum 1-3 years of commercial lines insurance experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to service and maintain strong relationships with agents and UW’s.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates teamwork capabilities.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications.
