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Jencap · 1 week ago

Underwriting Assistant-Personal Lines

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Jencap is one of the largest wholesale insurance intermediaries in the United States, known for its expertise in wholesale brokerage and program management. The Personal Lines Underwriting Assistant provides technical underwriting support for assigned accounts and makes individual underwriting decisions on referred accounts while collaborating with various teams.

Financial ServicesInsuranceProfessional ServicesRisk Management

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with agent or broker clients, company underwriters, internal staff and management to obtain additional information, quote rates, present proposals, explain company underwriting policies and coverage offerings, as well as servicing existing accounts

Assist marketing department, staff and other internal departments in resolving problems and questions. Assist in the development and implementation of new marketing strategies

Appropriate and timely response to questions posed by brokers, clients, underwriters and other team members

Meet regularly with the broker/underwriting teams on strategy, tactics and follow-up

Rate policies, endorsements, etc. or review previously rated policies for proper rating. Knowledge of rating manuals and application of same

Develop information for the processing of new or renewal policies including loss runs, utilizing knowledge of automated systems

Prepare quotations and proposals for broker client and assist underwriter by answering or fielding questions from broker clients and company personnel

Enter and/or research information in the company ImageRight system and apply this information in accordance with department workflow procedures

Request additional information from broker necessary for the proper processing of applications, endorsements, and cancellations including any underwriting related report from external sources. Perform routine follow-ups and referrals for same

Assist underwriters by handling broker’s verbal and written requests or comments concerning applications, endorsements, cancellations or etc

Assist underwriters by processing a preliminary evaluation of company loss experience for individual accounts

Qualification

Technical underwriting supportInsurance knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Minimum of 1-3 years of similar related job experience

Recommend employee pursue entry level insurance related courses which will enhance knowledge of insurance coverages to better enable employee to perform job functions and advance within the organization