Ascot Group · 1 month ago
Operations Technical Specialist, E&S Casualty
CHICAGO, IL, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expAscot Group is one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations, seeking an Operations Technical Specialist to manage workflows between multiple departments. The role involves collaborating with underwriting and business partners to transform underwriting elements into finished documents, ensuring compliance and supporting the policy lifecycle.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Manage workflow of an assigned underwriting business unit(s)
Demonstrate a strong understanding of business processes by leveraging standardized workflows and compliance guidelines
Identify areas for improvement, create and implement solutions, as needed
Provide support to assigned underwriters and brokers throughout the policy lifecycle, which includes, but is not limited to, clearance, binders, invoices, policies, endorsements, cancellations, renewals, non-renewals, and reinstatements
Ensure files are completed to meet compliance standards
Draft and issue policy documents
Ensure all work is processed accurately and according to Service Level Agreements
Provide ongoing guidance and support to the offshore shared service team, including training and conducting quality checks
Collaborate with the offshore team/service center, as needed. Quickly and accurately complete midterm endorsements
Communicate effectively with the underwriting team to secure the information necessary to accurately process work. Assist with additional ad hoc projects, as required
Commit to *The Ascot Way*: Demonstrate *The Ascot Way*in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role (or internships) preferred
Must be positive, self-motivated, detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Highly customer-centric both internally and externally
Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and computer typing skills)
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more
Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)
Company
Ascot Group
Ascot Group provides underwriting services for the insurance sector.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$350M2025-05-13Debt Financing· $350M
2024-11-13Private Equity
2016-09-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Jonathan Zaffino
Group Chief Executive Officer and President
Marc Amen
Chief Executive Officer of North America
Recent News
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