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    Underwriting Assistant- General Property - Chicago, United States - Swiss Re

    Swiss Re
    Swiss Re Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Our business services team is looking for an Underwriting Associate who succeeds in a role that requires critical thinking, ability to prioritize while maintaining high-level interaction and coordination with underwriters, near-shore/off-shore teams and multiple internal functions. Customer centric individuals who enjoy daily interaction via telephone, e-mail, or in person with customers while delivering valuable service may be a great fit for this role

    About the Role

    Underwriting Associates provide support for the Underwriter and the Underwriting process through partnership with team members, the client and collaboration with internal functions such as Products, Finance, Claims and Policy Processing. This role supports handling of renewals, new business, invoicing and endorsements.

  • Conduct preliminary deal analysis; prepare applicable account data for review by underwriter or client manager.
  • Review, verify and organize detailed source documents from clients applying standard guidelines and procedures to determine next steps.
  • Partner with the client or process owner to resolve any errors and complete the transaction.
  • Document preparation for issuance and review for customer acceptance.
  • Written and verbal communication with colleagues and clients in timely responses to inquiries regarding files, records and other documentation.
  • Collaborate in developing concepts, processes, and critical success factors for achieving high success in operations.

    • About the Team

    Our team brings valuable support to the Underwriting functions of North America General Property. We pride ourselves on accuracy, problem resolution and unrivaled industry knowledge. Our Underwriting Associates are knowledgeable workers who contribute to the overall success of our business unit. This is a dynamic organization with a team that stretches around the world

    About You

    Are you detail-oriented with a strong customer focus and possess solid interpersonal skills? Do you thrive on building effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment? If so and you are keen on working collaboratively in a matrix environment and have excellent listening, reading, written and verbal communication skills then this role may be for you

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant insurance experience in Underwriting support.
  • Knowledge and understanding of commercial (property / casualty) insurance principles and practices preferred.
  • Experience composing business correspondence.
  • Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of arithmetic and algebra, administrative and clerical procedures including managing files and records, general economic, accounting and exceptional customer service principles.
  • Proven ability working in globally located team situations; understanding and demonstrating sensitivity toward cultural differences.
  • Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor personal work plan to remain current on deliverables with oversight of multiple tasks.
  • Fully proficient in the English language.

    • The position is flexible to our offices in Kansas City, MO or Chicago, IL. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average.


    About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

    Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

    Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

    Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

    Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

    During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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