Key Risk (a Berkley Company) · 7 hours ago
Underwriting Assistant
Key Risk is a company with over 35 years of expertise in the workers' compensation industry, providing innovative solutions to clients. The Underwriting Assistant will support Underwriters by managing submissions, analyzing data, and ensuring accurate policy issuance.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Triage incoming submissions for Underwriting review and provide instructions for entry into policy administration system
Collect data, review, analyze, and rate new and renewal business to prepare files for Underwriter review
Proficiently navigate and perform transactions in the policy administration system and other systems and tools used in the underwriting process
Issue policies in policy administration system according to Underwriter instructions and within time service standards
Review policies to ensure they are issued accurately based upon the terms and conditions outlined by the Underwriter and producer
Review and produce endorsements within authority or based on Underwriter instructions
Request and review supplemental applications for workers compensation insurance and highlight areas of concern for Underwriter review
Interpret and analyze underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows workers compensation insurance
Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as necessary
Handle various requests and/or inquiries from agents, brokers and/or underwriters through phone, in person, and written correspondence
Responsiveness on service requests from clients
Assist the Underwriter in maintaining productive and effective relationships with assigned agency partners including occasional visits to agency locations
Order various underwriting reports to compile data for the Underwriters
Inform Underwriters of any underwriting or agency issues immediately
Perform administrative duties for the department including writing reports and business correspondence
Participate in various projects to drive innovation and continuous improvement for our company and clients
Qualification
Required
Self-motivated and results oriented
Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
Superior customer experience skills
Excellent vendor management skills
Positive attitude and professional demeanor
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and adapt to changing priorities as needed
Strong computer skills, including Excel and Outlook, and the ability to master multiple policy and underwriting systems and resources
Preferred
BA/BS Degree preferred
Company
Key Risk (a Berkley Company)
Key Risk (a Berkley Company) is a leading provider of workers compensation insurance products & services.