Underwriting Assistant, Professional Lines - Atlanta, United States - Tokio Marine HCC

Description

Position at Tokio Marine HCC

Underwriting Assistant

The Underwriting Assistant will perform a variety of primarily routine tasks associated with processing new and renewal insurance policies and maintaining agent records. Incumbents in this position provide underwriting support in single or multiple areas of miscellaneous professional liability, including but not limited to Miscellaneous Medical Professional Liability, Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability, and Social Services Professional Liability.

If you are looking for a career in the insurance industry in a fast-paced, ever-expanding company, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Team in our Mt. Kisco, NY or Atlanta, GA office location.

Work Status:Hybrid (three days in the office)

Location: Mt Kisco, NY or Atlanta, GA

Position Overview

• Input new, temporary, and/or renewal submissions into a designated database to assist in the underwriting process.
• Update and maintain departmental records such as updating policies, endorsements, policy status, quote information, countersignatures, invoices, broker information, etc.
• Prepare and draft correspondence such as quote letters, memorandums, declinations, or invoices, using U.S. mail, or other electronic means.
• Answer phone and resolve basic inquiries or forward calls to the appropriate contact for resolution. Initiate phone calls to brokers and other parties to secure information or provide updated status.
• Perform incoming and outgoing mail distribution duties.
• Prepare, process, and assemble approved policies, renewals, and other supplemental documents for distribution.
• Forward requested underwriting files and related documents to internal departments such as Claims, Accounting, etc.
• Perform other general clerical duties such as setting up files, copying, filing, scanning, ordering supplies, and operating departmental office equipment.
• May perform relief work within the department or for other departments, as needed.
• Recommend and participate in the implementation of improvements to current processes and procedures.
• Support underwriters in quoting and servicing accounts in an accurate and timely manner, within level of expertise. Assist in evaluation of new and renewal by collecting updated application information, and other various points of data for individual accounts.
• Work closely with other employees within the department to increase knowledge of the products and procedures.
• Foster relationships with underwriters and brokers and support department initiatives
• Maintain policy files in an orderly, efficient manner, including accuracy of binders, invoices, and other policy documents.

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two years of relevant and progressive office/clerical experience acquired from working in insurance underwriting or related industry.

Other

• Possess and have the ability to apply basic knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
• Good organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; attention to detail is crucial.
• Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

New York Residents Only

For candidates working in person or remotely in the locations below, the reasonable pay range for this specific position is Mt. Kisco, NY, $ $29.73 per hour. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. The salary range is the range THMCC, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the pay range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market and business considerations."

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking an energetic and confident individual to join our team of professionals. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies are equal-opportunity employers. Please visit for more information about our companies.

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