Underwriting Assistant (Binding Authority)

RSUI is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our Binding Authority department in Atlanta, Georgia! The Underwriting Assistant helps maintain efficient day-to-day operations and ensures that processes are running smoothly in a high energy environment.

Our ideal candidate will have prior experience in the insurance industry, preferably with both General Liability and Property coverages. They will be organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator. Bringing a team-player approach to their work is essential, plus a positive attitude and “entrepreneurial spirit”, where no daily task is too big or too small. Ideal candidates will place high priority on providing top-notch internal customer service. They’ll have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools like Outlook, Excel, and Word; and will be eager to learn our home-grown underwriting IT systems.

As RSUI is a highly team-oriented work environment with a specialized area of industry focus, in-person interaction and real-time, fast-paced collaboration are essential to our success. Building strong working relationships is a key component of RSUI’s culture, and doing so is accomplished, in part, through engaging in meaningful dialogue and making professional connections. Team meetings, employee events, and other work obligations also often require an in-person presence. This position will work RSUI’s hybrid work schedule, which requires three days weekly in the office.

What is it like to be part of our team? RSUI, a Berkshire Hathaway company, proudly offers supportive leadership, professional development opportunities, and fantastic employee benefits. Our collaborative, high-performance culture is driven by a steadfast commitment to our core values of People, Service, and Integrity. We embrace positivity, accountability, and a continuous learning mindset to deliver unique solutions and build lasting relationships with our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Handle and resolve Help Desk tickets relating to Binding Authority systems.
• Work with Accounting to resolve premium discrepancies.
• Assist with ordering and calculating premium audits.
• Provide underwriting assistant support (e.g. underwriting audits and inspection reviews).
• Perform initial policy review on newly appointed agents.
• Compile management reports using RSUI systems.
• Respond promptly to inquiries received through RSUI website portal and by phone.
• Log and distribute referral submissions to underwriters.
• May perform other related tasks as assigned, depending on business need.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; some college preferred OR equivalent business experience.
• 5 or more years prior insurance experience, Binding Authority experience a plus.
• Prior experience with both General Liability and Property coverages preferred.
• Knowledge of imaging systems.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Good math aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal).
• Team player.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel & Word).

RSUI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic characteristics or genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, and local laws.

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