Assistant Underwriter

3 weeks ago

Overland Park, United States CareerBuilder Full time

At Lockton, were passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. Were active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture,

you belong here.
About the Position

Lockton is a global professional services firm with 6,500 Associates who advise clients on protecting their people, property and reputations. Lockton has grown to become the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker by helping clients achieve their business objectives. To see the latest insights from Lockton's experts, check Lockton Market Update .
A few of the reasons Associates love working at Lockton include:
Opportunities for growth and advancement, including paid training and professional development
12-week paid parental leave
A huge emphasis on community involvement
Frequent athletic and wellness events
Incredibly generous rewards; US Associates receive a Rolex for their 10 year anniversary
Business unit

Lockton Affinity, LLC
Schedule

Full-time
Job type

Standard
Workplace

Hybrid
Your Responsibilities

SUMMARY:
Calling all detail oriented individuals looking to grow their career in insurance Lockton Affinity, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is currently searching for a person to join the underwriting team as an Assistant Underwriter. Our underwriting team serves as an insurance industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and properly insuring their exposures. This position will be responsible for qualifying individual risks in accordance with our underwriting guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work within established new and renewal procedures in reviewing applications to determine risk eligibility and assign competitive pricing guidance for risk.
Correspond with internal and external customers to collect and analyze insurance information that facilitates the risk assessment process and provides underwriting support in: quoting, binding, issuing, and endorsing policies.
Ensure compliance of referral criteria outside of underwriting authority.
Prepare files for underwriter approval outside of authority by performing preliminary review and evaluation of the risk.
Document and communicate policy approvals or rejections to the underwriting team and internal/external customers in a timely manner.
Review and process transactional items for individual risks.
Perform other work-related duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent education and/or experience in insurance.
Comprehensive understanding and application of concepts, practices, and procedures related to insurance.
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement in accordance with regulatory and carrier requirements on moderately complex items.
Solid aptitude for mathematical proficiency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational and time management skills to meet time sensitive deadlines.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of Associates assigned to this job.
Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do whats right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Lockton Companies, Inc. Lockton Companies will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity. Employment Agencies, who have fee Agreements with Lockton Companies must submit applicants to the designated Lockton Companies Employment Coordinator to be eligible for placement fees.

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