Construction Associate Underwriter

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Who we are:

WestPac is an independent, locally owned, and growing wholesale insurance broker/MGA. We thrive in the Construction, P&C, and Garage insurance segments and do so by committing to relationships with our partners and each other. We offer a unified culture with people that help each other grow. We celebrate personality, entrepreneurship, and people that invest in their futures. We are committed to providing flexibility, diversity, and a family and bark-friendly environment. We offer a full compensation package including competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities that have no ceiling, and more.

What we are looking for: Construction Associate Underwriter

A client-focused insurance professional who is responsible for underwriting new and renewal business functions, including servicing of accounts. WestPac has earned the reputation of putting our partners first through responsiveness and superior service. This person is committed to meeting the needs of our agents and carriers, achieving the business goals of the Company, and operating with integrity and respect. We like entrepreneurial spirits, people that are adept at operating efficiently in a very high-volume atmosphere, and teammates that take pride in their work.

What you'll be doing

• Provide underwriting support for Brokers and Underwriters, both on new business and renewals.

• Underwrite and quote a renewal book of business on an assigned team at assigned premium thresholds.

• Review/collect complete underwriting information from agents including applications, losses, submissions, etc.

• Build working relationships with carriers and agents.

• Possesses working knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, markets, and underwriting practices.

• Handle standard day-to-day account service activities including inquiries, endorsements, investigate issues, and seek solutions in a timely manner.

• Support Service Team as needed with functions including quote processing/delivery, quote follow-ups for binding, premium finance quoting, binding, inspections, policy issuance and more.

• Continuously support team in client retention by participating in meetings, helping with training and mentorship, and providing account backup as needed.

• Performs functions on agency management system, proficiently and accurately as product excellence is the standard.

• Performs additional assigned duties as necessary.

What you must have:

• Minimum four years of Property & Casualty insurance brokerage/agency experience.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Strong verbal & written communication to convey professionalism in all facets of the job, both internally and externally.

• Detail oriented, resourceful, and can think critically.

• Highly organized with the ability to handle/prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Positive disposition as you'll be dealing with different office personalities.

• Adaptability to changes in processes and procedures.

• Above average computer proficiency.