Personal Lines Underwriter Trainee Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Personal Lines Underwriter Trainee 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 5301 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612 About Us At North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance, we take pride in our strong, community-oriented roots that began right here in North Carolina. In 1953, our company was born out of the need to provide insurance coverage to our farmers and rural communities. Now, with local offices in each of the 100 counties, we provide services to all North Carolinians across the state. Here at NCFB we are a familiar face in the community with a service oriented mindset that truly sets us apart. Guided by our mission, we are deeply committed to both our neighbors and employees. Helping you is what we do best! If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and value a people-centered culture, we invite you to join us! About the Role As a Personal Lines Underwriter Trainee, you’ll be responsible for determining the desirability and conditions for accepting new risks while monitoring our existing book of business in accordance with Company standards. Our Underwriters support our Marketing Department in the acquisition, service, and retention of prospects and policyholders. Education and Experience

• College degree or equivalent skills and experience Required Skills and Abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Moderate computer skills
• Strong decision making
• Time management Location & Commitments
• Full-time role based at our Corporate Office in Raleigh, NC 27612
• Position is salaried (exempt)
• Limited travel Responsibilities of the Role
• Reviews applications for insurance to determine desirability, proper coverage, classification, and attachment of proper forms.
• Reviews all supplemental information received in connection with applications for insurance.
• Examines change requests for approval.
• Provide instructions for Operations Department to process changes or endorsements to policies.
• Communicates decisions on desirability and coverage to Agent by memo or telephone. Decisions are sometimes adverse; have good communication skills to keep climate between Company (Home Office) and Agent healthy. Must respect Agent and earn Agent’s respect.
• Processes “correspondence” concerning underwriting responsibilities received from Agents, policyholders, lienholders, and regulatory agencies. Correspondence is usually by letter or telephone, but may be in person.
• Reviews claims activity as necessary for information developed that may affect desirability of coverage or rating.
• Assists agents (usually by phone and email) with technical aspects of Sales to prospects or service to policyholder by interpreting manual and policy provisions.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of Bureau and Company manuals.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of Company guidelines and standards and ability to apply these guidelines to applications and policy changes.
• Possesses good understanding of Company goals and objectives in providing insurance services to policyholder members.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of the provisions of each policy for the line or lines of insurance underwritten and all applicable endorsements for each policy.
• Maintains proper control of work flow for their underwriting territory and shares workload of others as need arises.

This document is intended to outline the essential responsibilities of the position, and does not limit the tasks that may be assigned or amended by the supervisor.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Raleigh, NC 27612 (Required)

Work Location:

In person