Life Insurance Underwriter

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. SUMMARY

• Select Underwriter is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, quoting, and declining Quick Quote and Non Quick Quote business.
• Select Underwriter is responsible for performing follow-up on QQ quotes.
• Foster the growth of our carrier and broker relationships.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional relationship with fellow colleagues and piers while supporting the Workers’ Compensation Division as well as all departments that interact with Underwriting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, (other duties may be assigned):
~ Quick Quote & Commercial Auto

Review, analyze, underwrite, quote, bind & endorse within established premium range.
New business

• Quote follow-up on QQ new business and renewals. The follow-up will be handled on a weekly basis and organized by an automated report based on your agency assignments. The feedback for each application will be documented in Employee Tools.
• Non Quick Quote

Review, analyze, underwrite, quote, bind & endorse within established premium range.
Renewal business only $.
~ Maintain and manage relations with AGIA producers, through e-mail, telephone or in person meetings.

Build and maintain favorable carrier relationships over the phone, e-mail and personal interaction.
Responsible for field visits to assigned agency base to foster relationships and provide information and education regarding our various programs and appetites.

• Meet deadlines and goals set forth by management.
• Maintain a professional relationship with fellow colleages and piers while supporting the Workers’ Compensation Division as well as all departments that interact with Underwriting.

Adhere to Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Service Standards
Carrier knowledge – understand and adhere to carrier guidelines including systems & processes
Input data in risk evaluations – updates to previously prepared evals or rush submissions may need all required data entered. Rushes may also require the UW to order Compline, Experian Report, Contractor’s License & Website information
Use sound independent underwriting judgement and discretion to properly evaluate risk and price to the compliance of underwriting guidelines, for new & renewal business within established underwriting authority.
Send Non-Renewal or Conditional Non-Renewal Notification when applicable
Request additional information from brokers as needed to underwrite new business.
Communicate with brokers on status of quote and other issues of concern
Process bind confirmation documents, assign policy numbers, order loss control when applicable, complete file organization for issuance as needed
Process declines and close outs as needed
Complete cancel/rewrite policies in accordance with carrier guidelines and company procedures
Responsible for carrier clearance as required by program
Assist underwriters and brokers with various tasks or requests as needed.
Meet deadlines set forth by management and/or underwriters within team
Held accountable for meeting production, retention, hit ratio and profitability goals set forth by management
Successfully pass internal and carrier file audit reviews
Pay Range
$23.00/per hour - $26.45/per hour Hourly The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
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