Underwriting Assistant jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Formed as a broadly diversified MGA, Paragon supports retail agents and insurance carriers, and reinsurers with our strong underwriting talent, broad capabilities, sophisticated operations, and varied business interests. Our goal: To help our partners do business better. And we do. 

Paragon Insurance Holdings is a specialty MGA located in Avon, CT. Launched in 2014, Paragon specializes in Specialty Commercial Programs. This role will provide excellent customer service, and assistance to the Underwriting Team, Brokers, and Carrier Partners. Superior talent, systems, customer service and market knowledge are what separates us from the competition.

The Underwriting Assistant will work a hybrid schedule from our Avon, CT office (OR remotely).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting underwriting through a variety of functions that include new business and renewal policy set up, account coordination, report ordering, data collection and information follow-up.
• Reviews information in insurance applications to help make initial determination on risk acceptability 
• Review rating for accuracy from rating vendor for assigned Underwriter(s).
• Inputs account information into MGA management system.
• Proficient in rating and policy issuance based on binding conditions.
• Promptly handles various requests from Agents and/or Underwriters through phone and written correspondence.
• Works directly with agents to resolve problems and issues.
• Manages account documentation (i.e., proposals, internal risk evaluation documents, etc.).
• Responsible for handling high volumes of transactions.
• Provide back-up for others in the department.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Works on special projects as needed or assigned by UA Team Lead and/or Manager

Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and other database software.  
• Working knowledge of insurance coverages, procedures, and rating.  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Preferred: Familiar with NCCI and Workers Compensation independent rating bureau websites and rate, rule, and form manuals.
• Minimum of 2-3 years in the property casualty insurance industry.  
• Policy Service background with emphasis in Workers Compensation.
• Experience with:  Agency Management Systems, various Policy rating and issuance systems; (IMS, Insurity, Policy Decisions a plus).  
• Working knowledge of WC Rules/Forms, Proof of Coverage and WCPols reporting, ODEN and other various 3rd party Underwriting rating and risk assessment apps/tools.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. Discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded. Jencap also offers a range of benefits and programs, based on eligibility, which currently include but are not limited to; comprehensive health care coverage, a 401k plan, and tuition reimbursement.  Jencap is an emerging and rapidly growing leader in the industry and as such, we approach talent acquisition as an opportunity to identify the best talent. Therefore, the level of the role and compensation may vary depending upon the best available candidate.