Underwriting Assistant I
Latham, NY 
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Posted 18 days ago
Job Description
Underwriting Assistant I
Job Locations US-NY-Latham
Requisition ID 2024-16902 Category Underwriting Position Type Regular Full-Time
Overview

Summary:
Provides administrative support to multiple underwriters and completing administrative tasks to expedite the underwriting process. This can include
policy processing and issuance for new business and/or renewal preparation, quoting and issuance; endorsement processing; cancellations; and/or other policy processing associated tasks. May potentially hold a limited Letter of Underwriting Authority. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

    Provides instruction to processing department for new and renewal accounts
  1. Provides instruction to processing department for endorsement requests.
  2. Processes endorsements that are tasked to be handled within the Underwriting Department.
  3. Fulfills brokers requests for, loss runs, copies of policies, copies of invoicing, etc.
  4. Provides agency support of general questions regarding renewal status, endorsement status, cancellation status, billing inquires, commission questions, etc.).
  1. Requoting within current systems as needed with requotes limited to adjustment of credits, debits, or deductibles or any requotes that can be completed within set time frame
  2. Completes renewal proposals as requested
  3. Handles full renewal process as allowed by Letter of Authority.
  4. Completes file documentation according to best practices guidelines
  5. Responds to agent service questions and handles problems and service issues to a satisfactory resolution
  6. Supports the Underwriters in their activities
  1. Keeps current with market trends and demands.

Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

The salary range for this role is $18-21/hr. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Required:

  • Must be able to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced atmosphere
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and One Note)


Preferred:

  • 1+ years of clerical or administrative experience preferred
  • Insurance industry experience with knowledge of Property and Casualty Lines of coverage.
  • Working knowledge of PC based systems and applications such as Microsoft Office and data-based systems
  • Strong verbal, reading and written communication skills

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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What We Offer

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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