Underwriting Assistant

Description:

We are a Managing General Agency in Rockland County NY seeking an assistant for the underwriting dept. This position has been the starting point for real advancement within our company as we have grown over the years. This individual will gain a thorough knowledge of the insurance industry and the opportunity to begin a successful career. You do not need to have insurance experience. The ideal candidate for this position will possess excellent customer service skills and serve as a technical resource to a large and growing commercial lines underwriting/brokerage team. Successful applicants will work with the in-house broker to request and review underwriting information for processing of endorsements, preparation of quotes and processing bind orders.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include data entry

Clearing new business accounts

Setting up accounts for rating

Following up on policies, endorsement and policy audits

Invoicing

Assisting underwriting staff

Experience

1-2 related business experience

No insurance experience required

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft excel and word

High school equivalent