Underwriting Assistant

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Underwriting Assistant

Classification:

Non-exempt/Full-time

• Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Travel:

0-10%

Salary Range:

$24.00-$32.00/hr.

Location:

San Diego, CA, Chicago, IL, Remote/Hybrid Role overview Dual North America is seeking an Underwriting Assistant. Under direct supervision, the UA provides administrative support to the underwriting team within an assigned area/ region/ function. Works to assist in achieving profitable growth by providing support with marketing, underwriting, business retention and meeting customer service objectives. Actively participates in the underwriting process to support renewal and new business activities. Role responsibilities

• First point of contact for customer inquiries during the account life cycle.
• Rush Clearance and set up of electronic files, including filing. Prequalify risks per underwriting guidelines.
• Generate, edit, and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters.

Ex:

Declination letters, quote follow ups, subjectivity reminders

• Respond to client phone calls and emails, which requires the ability to understand the products offered.
• Review and issue policies within authority level.
• Review and approve tasks within authority level.
• Order, review, and follow up on inspections as needed (as required by line).
• Follow up for carrier subjectivities.
• Issue Notices and handle in-house mailings as needed.
• Issue endorsements and cancellations/reinstatements according to established underwriting guidelines within required timeframes.
• Issue binders and invoices within authority level.
• Research issues escalated by Underwriting team including review of BPO transactions as needed. Key requirements
• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business or a related field preferred, Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• 1-3 years administrative or insurance experience preferred
• Foundational knowledge of insurance principles
• Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience working in a "paperless" environment.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Travel up to 10% with an Underwriter to shadow and participate in interactions between Underwriters and brokers
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment
• If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team What we offer: A career that you define.

Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more. We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us - the people who work in the business - supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They're invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.