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AIG · 4 hours ago

Underwriting Assistant

AIG is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions, and they are seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support their underwriting process. This role involves working with underwriters to ensure accurate and timely underwriting, analyzing policy submissions, and assisting in the end-to-end processing of new and renewal business.

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Responsibilities

This role works with the underwriters to ensure that underwriting is conducted within the standards and timeframes, including analyzing the policy submissions in detail to ensure policy issuance information is accurate and complete and conducting quality control checks to ensure adherence to division-specific guidelines and procedures
Partner with regional underwriters and/or more senior UW Support employees in the end-to-end processing of new and renewal business. Evaluates new and renewal submissions against prescribed criteria to determine completeness; documents outstanding items and include them in communication to an underwriter for review. Assists in the follow-up and securing of outstanding items from the broker
Works closely with underwriters and CoE partners to develop and deliver tailored solutions
Identify and resolve account alerts and blocks during the submission process to avoid account conflicts
Upon underwriting instructions, forwards individual lines of business to Shared Services for rating
Trains on and demonstrates proficiency in utilizing underwriting systems
Perform data analytics, remodeling, when necessary, referral documentation preparation and completion, as well as form checklist and working approval. This may include (depending on LOB):
Review location data and CAT modeling results that are reported accurately, as appropriate
Analyze loss information and financial statements to facilitate quote development. Pre-populate loss rating models
Assist with the issuance of quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and cancellations within prescribed timelines
Requests individual policy filings as needed
Prepares policy writing instructions for Shared Services and premium billings
Manages bureau crits on assigned accounts and follows up with brokers on outstanding information
Prepare documents for reinsurance quotes for underwriting
Complete post-issuance policy review and document all discrepancies for review with Sr. UA, Team Lead or account underwriter. As agreed, forward discrepancies to Shared Services for correction
Assist underwriters with broker follow ups on outstanding subjectivities, including Legal Agreements, Collateral, Premium, UM/UIM-PIP forms. Update systems as required
Track premium booking and policy issuance to ensure LOB metrics are met. Escalate to Sr. UA, Team Lead or account underwriter as needed
Perform and apply knowledge of LOB underwriting rules and/or guidelines for pre-analysis support of submission in preparation for further analysis for quoting stage
Communicate account status to manager or underwriter to ensure completion of outstanding items needed to execute policy issuance and premium collection
Exhibit a customer service mindset by proactively engaging with internal and external clients; promptly responding to all phone calls and/or email correspondence
Maintain accurate and updated files for all accounts in accordance with internal service standards and procedures
Attend broker or client meetings as requested by underwriting
Consistently meet service levels agreements and metrics in terms of volume, accuracy, and quality

Qualification

Insurance experienceUnderwriting process knowledgeData analyticsMicrosoft OfficeClient servicingLearning agilityPrioritizingProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

1+ years of related insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent, a relevant combination of education and experience
Prioritizing – able to navigate and switch between multiple proprietary, vendor, web-based, and standard computer systems
Microsoft Office – proficiency in Excel, Word and Power point
Learning Agility – willingness to learn from experiences and new situations
Client Servicing – ability to anticipate client (internal and external) needs and act proactively
Problem Solving – identify problems and solutions matched to the appropriate solutions
Attention to Detail – demonstrate attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation is maintained

Benefits

Total Rewards Program
Health, wellbeing and financial security
Professional development

Company

AIG is a global insurance company providing insurance products to support clients in business and in life.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kelly Lafnitzegger
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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Charlie Fry
EVP, Reinsurance Purchasing and Risk Capital Optimization
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