Underwriting Assistant
$55k - $65kAmwins
At Amwins, we succeed together — and have a good time doing it.
We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on collaboration, not cutthroat competition. Our teams work together to help each other succeed, and we do right by our clients so they can do right by theirs.
First and foremost, we invest in our employees. That investment shows in everything we do; education and development programs, comprehensive and competitive benefits, and an organizational structure that's 43% owned by employee shareholders.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity volunteer within Amwins through a wide range of committees and in your community through the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service.
Working at Amwins means you love what you do, how you do it and, ultimately, who you do it with. Whether it's today or 150 years from now, we continue to invest in our culture and your development so opportunities for growth and career advancement are never in short supply.
Position Overview:
Amwins is looking for an Underwriting Assistant to join the Amwins National Transportation Underwriting team. By providing support to our underwriters and clients through servicing a high volume of accounts while giving great attention to detail, Underwriting Assistants are an essential part the success of our firm.
The underwriting assistant provides essential assistance to the underwriting team while also learning the fundamentals of the underwriting process. We are seeking an individual committed to our team and to our culture. This individual can leverage autonomy and personal accountability towards achieving team-centered goals and objectives.
This position is available in Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities:
Provide best-in-class service and response times to our select agency partners
Contribute to profitable premium growth within a dynamic team culture unique to the insurance industry
Assist in cultivating both existing agency relationships and onboarding new partnerships across the country as our footprint continues to expand
Perform several key support functions for existing books of business including MVR eligibility review, policy issuance, endorsement activity, and loss run requests
Assist underwriters in the 90-day renewal process by processing conditional renewals and non-renewals in accordance with state guidelines
Develop underwriting acumen by shadowing any one of our team members
Assist in a variety of functions, from the simple and routine such as accounting discrepancies and post-bind wrap-up duties to the complex and challenging including production metric calculation, agency-partner management, and Underwriting Interface development
Qualifications:
Excellent computer skills including typing proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
High-level of motivation
Ability to adapt, learn and identify process improvement opportunities
Ability to prioritize important and pressing tasks
Innate organizational skills, willingness to take on challenges, and focus on personal responsibility
Broad knowledge of insurance industry gained through a bachelor’s degree and/or 2-3 years of job-related experience.
Equal Opportunity Policy
The acceptance of the requested information for consideration and referral of candidates will be without regard to a candidate’s race, creed, color, age, gender, marital status, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation/identification/expression, disability status, or weight and will be based solely on the candidate’s qualifications for the position. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Pursuant to Illinois regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
Illinois Pay Range
$55,000—$65,000 USD
The Amwins Advantage: Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision available your first day of employment Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser available for CA employees Mental health support including: Virtual therapy
Digital coaching
24/7 EAP counseling Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Voluntary coverage options: Life Insurance
Critical Illness
Accident
Identity Theft Protection Retiree medical benefits available for Medicare-eligible retirees
401(k) with company match
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
Career advancement opportunities
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