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American National · 16 hours ago

Assistant Underwriter

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$46K/yr - $59K/yr

1+ years exp

American National is a subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd., focused on wealth protection and retirement services. The Underwriting Assistant will support Underwriters by preparing accounts, collecting and analyzing underwriting information, and providing customer service to agents to support policy growth and retention.

Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists mentor Underwriter(s) to effectively manage Performance Based Renewal Underwriting programs, New Business submissions, Claim Underwriting Notices, Large Loss Notices, IRPM Referrals, Re-underwriting Projects, Production Referrals, etc

Reviews, appraises and recommends submissions for acceptance or refusal for mentor Underwriter

Works within assigned underwriting authority (limited) and company underwriting guidelines, to make acceptable terms, conditions, and pricing decisions on behalf of the company that supports the company's growth, profitability and retention objectives

Supports Underwriters by performing a variety of tasks and file work including preparation of new and renewal accounts for Underwriter review by collecting and analyzing information to ensure that proper documentation is in the file prior to referring to the Underwriter

Manages workflow queues and conducts timely and thorough reviews of all assignments in a manner that supports the department goals for turnaround time, and that meet the departments file quality and risk selection expectations

Provides timely and professional customer service to Field Agents and/or CSRs

Actively communicates with Field Agents and/or CSRs as needed to obtain necessary underwriting information

Participates in productive field visits to meet agents and learn their markets

Qualification

Underwriting experienceInsurance industry knowledgeAINS certificationAU certificationCommunication skills

Required

Associate degree

Minimum of one year of experience as an Associate Underwriter or a minimum of three years of other related insurance industry experience

The position requires ability to effectively communicate with others to exchange information

A person in this position performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures, and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience considered in place of collegiate studies

Completion of at least two Associate in General Insurance (AINS) or Associate in Underwriting (AU) courses preferred. Demonstrated commitment to completing designation, and pursuing additional professional insurance education