Gallagher · 4 days ago
Underwriting Assistant
Brookfield, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, dedicated to helping clients face risk with confidence. The Underwriting Assistant will provide essential technical and administrative support to the underwriting team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in group life and disability programs while developing a deep understanding of insurance products and processes.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceManagement ConsultingRisk Management
Responsibilities
Assist Underwriters by entering group, plan and member data into trust carriers’ rating systems to obtain manual rates for prospects, renewals and changes to in force plans
Verify group and/or block participation levels annually to assess risk, facilitate enrollment, and determine medical underwriting needs
Prepare proposals for new and existing business, prepare amendments for changes to in force plans and communicate changes to other departments and NIS’s trust carriers
Perform initial review of Paid-Up Life Benefit eligibility and prepare calculation of benefit
Develop an understanding of group life & disability contract provisions offered by NIS’s trust carriers
Organize workload for efficient time-management
Adhere to the employee code of ethics and live NIS’s Core Values
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and 5 years of related experience required
Excellent organizational skills and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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