Underwriting Assistant

Overview

Provides administrative support to multiple underwriters and completes administrative tasks to expedite underwriting for accounts $250k and greater. Tasks include policy processing and issuance for new business and renewal preparation, quoting and issuance, endorsement processing, cancellations, and other related tasks. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values and upholds the organization’s standards.

• Provides instruction to the processing department for new and renewal accounts.
• Provides instruction to the processing department for endorsement requests.
• Processes endorsements that are tasked to be handled within the Underwriting Department.
• Fulfills brokers’ requests for loss runs, copies of policies, copies of invoicing, etc.
• Provides agency support for general questions regarding renewal status, endorsement status, cancellation status, billing inquiries, commission questions, etc.
• Requotes within current systems as needed, limited to adjustment of credits, debits, or deductibles or any requotes that can be completed within set time frame.
• Completes renewal proposals as requested.
• Completes file documentation according to best practices guidelines.
• Responds to agent service questions and handles problems and service issues to a satisfactory resolution.
• Supports the Underwriters in their activities.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

• Must be able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and One Note).

• 2+ years of clerical or administrative experience.
• Insurance industry experience with knowledge of Property and Casualty Lines of coverage.
• Working knowledge of PC-based systems and applications such as Microsoft Office and data-based systems.
• Strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills.

The expected salary range for this role is $16.90–$25.00 per hour. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors including candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, and market and business considerations.

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Benefits include:

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401(k) Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where the thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We embrace diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, and disabilities, and we recognize it as a business imperative that strengthens our organization.