Underwriting Assistant jobs in Akron, OH
Underwriting Assistant provides support and assistance to underwriting staff. Performs administrative duties regarding new and renewal accounts, risk assessments, and loss runs and loss ratings. Being an Underwriting Assistant may assist underwriters with the computation of rates and premiums. Typically requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Underwriting Assistant typically reports to a supervisor. The Underwriting Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Underwriting Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Agribusiness Underwriting Senior Assistant
- Ag Jobs
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Westfield, OH
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
The Agribusiness Underwriting Senior Assistant is responsible for performing a wide range of administrative and analytical tasks, including reviewing policy applications, verifying information, and conducting research to support underwriting decisions. The role acts as a key member of the new, renewal & endorsement business production team, making underwriting decisions within assigned authority limits. The role coordinates all aspects of reviewing and setting up new business/renewal business for quoting, obtains information from agents and customers, prepares information for collaborations and meetings, processes necessary quotes and demonstrates excellent communication and customer service.
Responsibilities- Reviews policy applications and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy, including verifying applicant information, performing background checks, and assessing risk factors.
- Supports underwriters on renewals by ordering and analyzing reports, gathering information, and providing a checklist of what the underwriter needs to address at renewal.
- Coordinates renewal file information with the appropriate renewal underwriters and examiners when it is sent to them from an agency.
- Reviews individual accounts for exposure identification and acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
- Conducts research and analyzes data to support underwriting decisions, including gathering information on industry trends, competitor offerings, and market conditions.
- Prepares underwriting reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, including developing recommendations for improving underwriting processes and procedures.
- Provides training and mentorship to junior underwriting support staff, including assisting with onboarding, conducting performance evaluations, and providing ongoing guidance and support.
- Responds to customer inquiries and provides excellent customer service, including answering questions about policies, explaining underwriting decisions, and resolving complaints.
- Collaborates with other departments to improve underwriting processes and operational efficiencies, including working with IT to develop or enhance underwriting systems and tools.
- Maintains underwriting files and records in accordance with company procedures, including organizing and storing documents, updating policy information, and maintaining data integrity.
- Maintains an operating knowledge of Westfield standardized hardware, software programs, third-party software (MS Office), and processing procedures. Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the underwriting manager, including participating in special projects, attending meetings, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications- 3-5 years of experience in Insurance Underwriting. High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate work experience.
- 24 Days Ago
Underwriting Manager CL
- Western Reserve Group
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Wooster, OH
FULL_TIME
- The Manager – Commercial Underwriting works closely with the Asst. Vice President Commercial / Farm Underwriting to ensure that the written premium, loss ratio and service objectives are being realize...
- 20 Days Ago
Commercial Lines Underwriting Trainer
- Westfield
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Westfield, OH
FULL_TIME
- Job Title: Commercial Lines Underwriting TrainerEmployee Status: RegularSchedule: Full-time Location: Hybrid - defined as three days in office if residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH o...
- 22 Days Ago
Personal Lines Underwriting Trainee
- Westfield Careers
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Westfield, OH
FULL_TIME
- Personal Lines Underwriting TraineeEmployee Status: RegularSchedule: Full-TimeLocation: Hybrid - defined as three days in office if residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH About Us: You’r...
- 4 Days Ago
Personal Lines Underwriting Trainee
- Westfield Insurance
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Westfield, OH
FULL_TIME
- Personal Lines Underwriting Trainee Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Location: Hybrid - defined as three days in office if residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH About Us: Yo...
- 8 Days Ago
Personal Lines Underwriting Trainee
- Westfield Insurance
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Westfield, OH
FULL_TIME
- Personal Lines Underwriting Trainee Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Location: Hybrid - defined as three days in office if residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH About Us: Yo...
- 8 Days Ago
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Group Underwriting Operations Analyst
- Medical Mutual
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Brooklyn, OH
- This position has the option to work hybrid or remote. Note, requires a minimum of (1) day per month in-office in Brookl...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Work from Home-Mortgage Protection Insurance Agents
- Shonda Crawford Insurance
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East Canton, OH
- Crawford Agency needs the right agents to help our growing clientele build an asset and not a liability. Our agents part...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
TBS Specialist: Child & Adolescent Group Services
- Wingspan Care Group
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Akron, OH
- Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental heal...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Junior Underwriting Clerk
- ELECTRONIC MERCHANT SYSTEMS LLC
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Cleveland, OH
- Job Details Job Location Corporate Office - Cleveland, OH Travel Percentage None Job Category Finance Description Facili...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter
- Wayne Mutual Insurance Company
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Wooster, OH
- Position SummaryThe Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting, approving and issuing poli...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cleveland OH Field Inspector Insurance Loss Control
- H & S Loss Control Inspections
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Cleveland, OH
- Qualified Field Inspectors for Insurance Loss Control are needed in your area! Immediate placement available. **** ** **...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Group Underwriting Operations Analyst
- Medical Mutual
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Cleveland, OH
- This position has the option to work hybrid or remote. Note, requires a minimum of (1) day per month in-office in Brookl...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Insurance Agent
- Propel Personnel
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Cleveland, OH
- Job Description Job Description Remote Insurance Agent Job Overview Join one of the nation’s leading Fortune 100 Insuran...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Akron, Ohio
Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Cleveland. As of the 2017 Census estimate, the city proper had a total population of 197,846, making it the 119th-largest city in the United States. The Greater Akron area, covering Summit and Portage counties, had an estimated population of 703,505.
The city was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams, along the Little Cuyahoga River at the summit of the developing Ohio and...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Underwriting Assistant jobs
$46,178 to $58,605
Akron, Ohio area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago
were up 1.6% from a year ago
What does an Underwriting Assistant do?
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