Underwriting Assistant

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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.

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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