What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant position at Everest?
Title:
Underwriting Assistant
Company:
Everest Reinsurance Company
Job Category:
Underwriting
Job Description:
About Everest
Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.
About The Role
This position will provide support to the Casualty/Professional Facultative Underwriting staff. In this role, you will be working alongside the Underwriters to assist in the underwriting process performing associated technical duties. The ideal candidate will be capable of mastering multiple systems and have experience working in a paperless environment. Additionally, Everest will be looking for a person that is computer savvy and is already skilled in Excel and Word. A strong customer service approach, as well as a proven track record of success in a production environment will be a key factor for success in this position. This position is based out of Chicago, IL office on a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office/2 days remote).
Role & Responsibilities (include But Not Limited To)
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Chicago, IL - South Riverside
Additional Locations:
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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Underwriting Assistant
Company:
Everest Reinsurance Company
Job Category:
Underwriting
Job Description:
About Everest
Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.
About The Role
This position will provide support to the Casualty/Professional Facultative Underwriting staff. In this role, you will be working alongside the Underwriters to assist in the underwriting process performing associated technical duties. The ideal candidate will be capable of mastering multiple systems and have experience working in a paperless environment. Additionally, Everest will be looking for a person that is computer savvy and is already skilled in Excel and Word. A strong customer service approach, as well as a proven track record of success in a production environment will be a key factor for success in this position. This position is based out of Chicago, IL office on a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office/2 days remote).
Role & Responsibilities (include But Not Limited To)
- New business submission and renewal submission triage and set-up
- Utilizing industry websites to obtain additional information for accounts.
- Utilizing proprietary rating system to rate new and renewal submissions.
- Gathering and analyzing underwriting information including experience reports and CAB reports
- Following up for additional information from brokers
- Utilizing internal paperless system for file management
- Participating in peer review and quality control for team(s) as needed
- Working on special projects as needed
- Monitoring open items
- Producing quotes under the direction of an underwriter
- Minimum 3 years commercial insurance or reinsurance experience
- Skilled in MS Office, especially in Microsoft Excel
- Thorough attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong desk management, written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort level with developing rapport with business partners, underwriters, clients and co-workers by phone, email or in person.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and requests to complete work within required time constraints with a high volume of work.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude.
- Proficiency in using online reference manuals and multiple electronic systems.
- The ability to work in a team environment and handle multiple deadlines with ease.
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
- Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Chicago, IL - South Riverside
Additional Locations:
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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