Underwriting Technician - Management Liability, Public Company-UND0003LY
**This position will support west coast underwriters and the associated time zone.**
Job Summary
Under general supervision is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of new and renewal insurance policies. Utilizes routine underwriting procedures in a fast-paced high volume business unit. Provides high-level support to underwriters. D&O experience preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Within designated authority and following established procedures performs routine selection evaluation and pricing of the least complex risks.
- Assists underwriters by communicating with agencies on routine matters.
- Requests underwriting and/or state mandated requirements based on guidelines.
- Performs data entry of insurance application including verification of information provided and compliance to state requirements.
- Issues and assembles policies upon receipt of underwriter approval.
- Upon request from underwriters processes cancellations declinations and reissues of policies.
- Upon request from underwriters may review underwriting requirements and may recommend acceptance or denial utilizing preset procedures.
- May provide assistance and/or training to other Underwriting Technicians.
- May assist in special project work.
- May update the underwriting system.
Reporting Relationship
Supervisor or Manager
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of policy processing procedures and documentation.
- Knowledge of applicable insurance products.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work at high levels of productivity and quality.
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma GED or equivalent experience. Some college preferred.
- Typically a minimum three years of related work experience in an office environment.