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Howden · 1 day ago

Associate Underwriter, Energy

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

0+ years exp

Howden is seeking an Associate Underwriter for their Energy division. In this role, you will assist with the risk underwriting process, support a team of underwriters, and provide quality customer service throughout the underwriting life cycle.

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Hiring Manager

Jamie Kenney

Responsibilities

Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters

Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market

Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account

Generate, edit, and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders

Demonstrate basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics

Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences (attend weekly underwriting meetings if applicable, ask questions) - need to understand what business is selling (understanding why deals are lost and adjusting accordingly)

Provide customer service and underwriting support to help achieve new and renewal premium goals

Build relationships with producers with supervision from more senior underwriters

Fill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailable

Assist Underwriters as requested

Complete other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned