Underwriting Assistant I

Underwriting Assistant

Manage an assigned underwriting territory to achieve profitable growth, including underwriting new business, renewals (as necessary), endorsements and other transactions. Identify new business opportunities and manage agency relationships.

Provide administrative support to multiple underwriters, including monitoring email correspondence, and completing administrative tasks to expedite the underwriting process.

Insurance binder processing

Renewal solicitation

Gather and analyze information to assess risk

Provide instruction to processing department for new and renewal accounts

Provide instruction to processing department for endorsement requests

Fulfill brokers requests for, loss runs, copies of policies, copies of invoicing, etc.

Agency support of general questions regarding renewal status, endorsement status, cancellation status, billing inquires, commission questions, etc.)

Reconciling and analyzing audits and adjusting coverage as needed

1-2 years' experience as an underwriting assistant. Prefer background in all lines (property, general liability, auto and wc) commercial insurance that will provide underwriting assistance to the underwriters such as processing policy cancellations, endorsements, binders, etc.

High school graduate or GED as minimum education requirements.

Proven research and analytical skills to identify, gather and organize information to provide recommendations

Must be able to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced atmosphere

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and One Note)

Ability to learn new software applications

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work and maintain accurate records

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include : medical & dental plans, life insurance, including eligible spouses & children, health care flexible spending, dependent care, 401k savings plans, paid time off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.