(Hybrid) Underwriting Assistant

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Insurance Specialty Group, LLC, a subsidiary of NFP, is hiring an Associate Underwriter II.

The Associate Underwriter II performs all duties necessary to support revenue production of the Underwriting Team while ensuring profitable results for represented markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Services an assigned book of business including, but not limited to the following:

• Develops relationships with retail agent and wholesale broker customers and represented markets

• Handles new submissions including clearance, submission set up, review for additional information, and requests for additional information

• Gathers and documents underwriting information

• Rates accounts and creates customer proposals

• Issues policies and endorsements

• Handles loss control inspections and other risk management requirements

• Handles premium audits

• Handles renewal book of business including non-renewal requirements and gathering of renewal information

• Creates invoices

• Handles notices of cancellation

• Handles all administrative tasks associated with the book of business

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES:

• Superior customer service skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi task

• Ability to problem solve

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• High level of self motivation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: N/A

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Two years minimum experience as an assistant underwriter working for an insurance company, or intermediary

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMAND: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Climate controlled office environment

What We Offer

NFP is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

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NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.