Administrative Assistant / Underwriter Assistant

Summary

We are seeking a Administrative Assistant / Customer Service Representative / Underwriter Assistant to support our team.

About Us

Pearland Brokerage, Inc. is a full service insurance brokerage with more than 50 years’ experience. We pride ourselves on being a business that’s dedicated to providing excellent service and attention to each of our clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to provide the highest degree of customer service. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (i) answering and directing phone calls, (ii) welcoming guests into reception, (iii) accepting incoming mail and packages, (iv) booking conference rooms, (v) responding to voicemails and sending out emails, (vii) ordering supplies, (viii) provide administrative support to managers, (ix) provide insurance quotes with various commercial and personal carriers and process endorsements, (x) accept payments from customers and (xi) other tasks as necessary.

Skills

• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Very organized
• Insurance experience (preferred, but not required)
• Multilingual (preferred)

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent
• Advanced skills in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please list any foreign languages you speak

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Receptionist / Customer Service / Administrative Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Chinese (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)
• Urdu, Hindi or Punjabi (Preferred)
• Bengali (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Long Island City, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person