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Underwriting Service Assistant

State Farm
Richardson, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2024 CLOSED ON 8/15/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Service Assistant position at State Farm?

Overview

We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!

Compensation Package Includes:

  • Non-negotiable starting pay of $21.25/hr.

You are also eligible for:

  • An annual bonus based on individual and enterprise performance
  • Annual merit increase

Please note: The start date for this position is Monday, September 16, 2024.

Location: This position is open to candidates who live within 100 miles of Richardson and in the state of TX.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!

Responsibilities

Who are we?

In State Farm Underwriting, we champion profitable growth by providing quality customer interactions and products through simplified processes, technologies, and the excellence of our people. When you join our team, you will execute on your underwriting philosophy and fundamentals to serve the evolving needs of our customers. Check out what it's like to be an Underwriting Service Assistant!

This position may be specific to filling either auto or fire personal/business lines.

The primary responsibility is processing applications and policy transactions electronically for new and existing business.

  • Very production driven and fast paced.
  • Standard work process listing all items that should be in a policy and making sure the policy is complete.
  • Critical thinking, attention to detail, and detective type research work is required.
  • Must be able to stay focused and be resourceful.
  • Engage with customers to identify and address adverse situations.
  • Review and process applications and/or policy changes according to established guidelines.
  • Perform premium breakdowns, electronically and/or manually calculate rates based on selected coverages.
  • Prepare/type a variety of reports, endorsements, filings, form letters and cancellation letters.
  • Guide customers through navigating existing resources such as Rate Manuals, Underwriting Guidelines, Auto Answers, etc.
  • Provide Remarkable customer service.

Training Details: Training is extensive. Mandatory paid training will take place 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The length of training varies between 6-15 months in total duraction. Limited time off will be granted during the training.

Once training is completed, various work shifts apply depending on business need and the function where each employee is placed. Our team works in a shift environment between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and may include holidays based on workload and job requirements. Schedules may change based on business need and will require flexibility. May not be able make schedule accommodations, must be available to all shift times.

Incumbency: Due to the extensive training, new team members are eligible for promotional opportunities after 12 months of service and 24 months for lateral opportunities.

Work Environment: This is a hybrid role, meaning you will work from home most of the time with some time collaboratively in the office. For a successful work environment, you will be asked to have a reliable source of internet when working from home.

Qualifications

Our Underwriting Service Assistants demonstrate the following skills in their day to day work:

  • Knows where to find answers and serves as a technical and procedural resource
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to produce quality work
  • Communicates clearly, professionally, and empathetically both verbally and in writing through remarkable customer service skills
  • Ability to handle multiple computer applications in a fast-paced collaborative team environment, experience with Microsoft Office software
  • Thrives on accountability to your team, your work and your schedule!
  • Decision making and technical expertise

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