Underwriting Assistant
2 months ago
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States
Brown & Brown Insurance
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to join our team at Brown & Brown Insurance. As an Underwriting Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting our underwriting staff in all associated tasks for existing and new insurance pool/program business.
Key Responsibilities- Assist underwriters in managing new and existing accounts, organizing information according to Letter of Authority, if applicable.
- Open and maintain hard files and files in the agency management system (Origami).
- Prepare and issue Certificates of Insurance as requested.
- Process new applications, organize information received, enter exposure information and notes into database, and maintain files.
- Record Documents (emails, faxes, mail, etc.) into the agency management system (Origami).
- Assist in binding new accounts.
- Assist in closing files.
- Process and issue endorsements.
- Process renewal applications, data, and renewal binding documents.
- Cross-train and assist other employees with projects or tasks when needed.
- Assist with other general office duties, including answering phones, processing mail, scanning, photocopying, filing, shipping, and ordering supplies.
- Other job-related projects or assignments to assist the underwriting management as delegated.
- High school diploma.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain a Washington State Property & Casualty Insurance Producers License (courses and testing provided by Company).
- Math skills such as Business Math or basic accounting functions.
- Prior insurance experience or college degree.
- Manual dexterity, arm and upper body range of motion sufficient for use of a keyboard, mouse and telephone on a constant basis for at least 7-10 hours per day.
- Speech and hearing sufficient for in-person and telephone communication on a constant basis for at least 7-10 hours per day.
- Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor.
- Ability to sit at a desk on a constant basis for at least 7-10 hours per day.
Hourly Rate: $31.25
Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.