What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant, SRU Casualty XS Side Car and Construction position at Amwins Group, Inc.?
Special Risk Underwriters (SRU), an Amwins Group Company, is conducting a candidate search looking an Underwriting Assistant to support the SRU Primary Construction program.
Founded in 2008, SRU is one of the country’s largest and fastest growing managing general agents in the country. SRU specializes in underwriting catastrophe property insurance and casualty insurance and manages 13 programs with over $600M of gross written premium. SRU underwrites on behalf of alternative markets and domestic and international carriers to deliver exclusive products for Amwins Brokers.
Founded in 2008, SRU is one of the country’s largest and fastest growing managing general agents in the country. SRU specializes in underwriting catastrophe property insurance and casualty insurance and manages 13 programs with over $600M of gross written premium. SRU underwrites on behalf of alternative markets and domestic and international carriers to deliver exclusive products for Amwins Brokers.
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Position Overview
By providing support to our underwriters and clients through servicing a high volume of accounts while giving great attention to detail, Underwriting Assistants are an essential part the success of our firm.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to add their unique value to the team. While working with the industry’s leading wholesalers and surplus lines carriers, our Underwriting Assistants have the opportunity to learn our company from the ground up with exciting opportunities for accelerated advancement.
Responsibilities
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Setup Submission information for new and renewal business in agency management and rating system
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Make, and follow-through with, request for missing information from outside sources
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Rates business in UW system for Underwriters
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Maintains account logs for control of outstanding items
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Completes Bind Form, Issues Policy Numbers
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Reviews bound account information
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Policy issuance and endorsement processing
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QA policies, proposals, and binding acknowledgements
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Monitoring various reports for consistency
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May order loss control in accordance with company guidelines, reviews completed reports and takes appropriate action, as required
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Coordinates with other department personnel where needed
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Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing
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Answer incoming calls
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Multi-Tasking
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Assist in the day-to-day operations as required
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Data entry into multiple internet-based systems
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Use Microsoft Office software, (e.g. Outlook, Word and Excel)
Qualifications
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Excellent computer skills including typing proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Innate organizational skills, willingness to take on challenges, and focus on personal responsibility
To the qualified candidate we offer
- Includes a salary commensurate with experience and annual bonus structure
- Broad benefits package available, with eligibility starting the first day of employment
- Most benefits available first day of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc
- Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc
- Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, and Company Holiday Schedule
- Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
- Career advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Policy
The acceptance of the requested information for consideration and referral of candidates will be without regard to a candidate’s race, creed, color, age, gender, marital status, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation/identification/expression, disability status, or weight and will be based solely on the candidate’s qualifications for the position. We are an equal opportunity employer.
