Associate Underwriter

Associate Underwriter at Trean Corporation Associate Underwriter at Trean Corporation in Newhall, California Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Underwriter reports to the assigned Underwriting Manager, provides support to the underwriting staff and has limited underwriting authority.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and analyze new and renewal business submissions within level of authority. Determine risk acceptability using established underwriting techniques and programs or guidelines. Evaluate risk experience and exposures against that anticipated for the class of business. Prepare proper quotes with appropriate pricing. Communicate with agents & brokers daily to service clientele needs via phone, fax, or email. Provide prompt service to contracted brokers and maintain a status on existing book of accounts. Run renewal reports monthly and provide them to the underwriting manager timely, as necessary. Issue non-renewal notices when necessary and send them via certified mail. Respond to queries in a timely manner via the bureaus work queue, for example NCCI and WCIRB. Order risk control services as required. Communicate with agents & brokers daily to service clientele needs via phone, fax, or email. Promote company capabilities and visit production sources with other Underwriters and/or the Underwriting Manager as required by the Underwriting Manager. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

2-4 years workers comp underwriting experience or college degree Underwriting experience desired Microsoft applications Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness. Works effectively in a fast-paced environment while providing a high level of customer service. Consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Ability to meet designated deadlines and commit long hours of work when necessary to reach goals or meet deadlines. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments. Ability to multi-task; strong organizational skills. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to solve practical problems and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Treats records and documents of a sensitive and confidential nature with care. Strong administrative skills required, along with the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.