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Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance Group, a subsidiary of American Financial Group, is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based insurance company specializing in property and casualty insurance. As an emplo

Associate Underwriter/Underwriting Assistant

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Posted

25 days ago

Salary

$22 - $27 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Associate Underwriter/Underwriting Assistant

Great American Insurance Group

Role Description Great American's Strategic Comp division is currently seeking an Underwriting Assistant (Associate Underwriter) to support our growing Underwriting Team. This is a full-time remote/work from home opportunity outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. If located in the Cincinnati area, this opportunity will be a hybrid schedule, working 4 days in the office and 1 day at home. Here’s what you would be doing if hired for the position: - The Underwriting Assistant will provide customer service and administrative support to the Underwriting department. - Gathers data from several sources, including the clients, on new and renewal business for the underwriting decision process. - Organizes the data and provides it to the Underwriters to help speed decision making. - Maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers in relation to the underwriting process. Responsibilities (Training Will Be Provided): - Performs a variety of policy administration tasks in support of the business within established production and quality guidelines. - Reviews instructions from agent, underwriter, insured, broker, etc. to understand/determine what is needed to provide quotes, issuances, renewals, endorsements, etc. - Enters information on quotes, issuances, renewals, audits, endorsements and/or cancellations/reinstatements based on rules and company procedures. - Enters rate, premium and/or policy information into appropriate systems for policy updates/issuance. - Maintains file accuracy and completeness. - Orders, prepares and/or updates reports (i.e., loss reports, financial reports, loss run requests, etc.) and/or legal notices (i.e., Notice of Cancellation, non-renewal notice, etc.). - Researches and resolves and/or corrects errors and/or issues. - Prepares, assembles and/or issues policy/endorsements and associated documentation. - Researches and reconciles premium/billing accounting discrepancies. Responds to premium/billing questions. - Utilizes computerized systems for research, tracking, information gathering and/or troubleshooting (i.e., Excel/Word programs, legacy systems, internal systems, third party vendor delivered systems, etc.). - Shares and/or conveys routine information via telephone, e-mail, fax or regular mail to underwriters, agents, brokers, reinsurers and/or insureds maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations. - Participates in other departmental processes/projects, such as changes/enhancements to forms and screens, user acceptance testing for systems and policies, and reviewing impact to current policies/practices. - Acts as a liaison with other departments and facilitates interdepartmental communication. - May perform other tasks including support, imaging, mail, data entry, agent contracting support and/or supply functions. - Builds working knowledge of policies and procedures, as well as the business (including products, coverages, etc.) and organization. Complies with company and regulatory guidelines. - Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree is preferred. - Underwriting assistant or internship experience with an insurance carrier or agency is preferred. - Workers' Compensation or Property & Casualty lines experience is preferred. Requirements - Self-motivated and highly organized. - Driven by attention to detail. - Enjoys multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment. - Enjoys supporting a team and working independently. Benefits - Competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees. - Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. - Paid Time Off and paid holidays. - 401(k) plan with company match. - Employee stock purchase plan and commuter benefits.

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