Underwriting Assistant, HPL

Job Title: Underwriting Assistant Location: Manhattan, NY Reports To: Vice President, Operations Employment Type: Full time Job Summary Under supervision, performs various clerical tasks to assist in the processing and renewal of specialty insurance policies and contracts for the Underwriting department. Key Responsibilities Assist Underwriters daily in quoting and servicing accounts accurately and timely within level of expertise using manuals, company policies, reference material. Provide additional data requested by Underwriting to facilitate pricing, along with premium and loss information for risk analysis and experience rating. Issue various certificates in a timely manner. Maintain diary and suspense file to ensure all Underwriters’ requests are answered within specified periods. Liaise between Underwriters and Agents by email or phone to obtain or confirm information to ensure accurate quote. Assist in evaluation of renewals by collecting updated application information, updated loss and premium data checking exposures, values and rates, etc. Prepare expirations and forwards to Underwriting accordingly. Maintain declined and dead quote files, as directed. Review new setups and binders, checks for accuracy. Assist Underwriter in preparation of reports and logs. File and email quotes, agent correspondence, etc. Liaise between Processing and Underwriter. Position Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements Education: High School or GED; Preferred 4-year Bachelor’s Degree. Experience: 2 years relevant and progressive experience in Underwriting. Ability to read and interpret documents such as plan of benefits, bid specifications, claim reports, and procedural manuals. Basic knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures. Good written, verbal communication skills with emphasis on confidentiality, tact, diplomacy. Good organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word). Working Conditions and Physical Demands Overtime hours may be required. May be required to remain stationary for extended periods. May be required to move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to operate a computer and other devices. Close vision and ability to adjust focus for reading a computer screen. Compensation The pay range for this position is $40,300 - $88,800, which includes geographic adjustments where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr