Personal Lines Underwriting Assistant - Jamestown, United States - Farmers Union Insurance

Description

Job Purpose: This primary responsibility for the Personal Lines Underwriting Assistant is to assist & work with Underwriters so they can analyze, appraise, determine acceptable risks for business. They also assist the Underwriter in determining coverage and premiums that are both adequate and competitive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the analyzing of exposure based on risk, collects underwriting information when needed.
• Reviews coverage forms when appropriate and acts as an insurance resource for assigned Underwriters.
• Participates on a team consisting of underwriting, claims, risk evaluation and accounting.
• Works with Staff ensure quote and policy information is entered correctly into the system.
• Works on special projects as needed, including the testing, and analyzing of the data in our policy processing system.
• Maintain written procedures for various job functions.
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to become familiar with and demonstrate an understanding of underwriting resource material.
• Proficient in MS Office Products.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of two years commercial underwriting experience
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred; or comparable industry experience.

Location: Office position - Jamestown ND.