Role Description Reviews and analyzes applications, inspections, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements to determine policy eligibility while adhering to underwriting rules and guidelines. Accepts or rejects applications and makes risk selections on behalf of the carrier client within underwriting rules and guidelines. Handles inbound calls and chats from agents and clients to provide guidance on policy forms, coverage, and underwriting decisions. Processes tasks across new business, inspections, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements to ensure timely and accurate workflow completion. Develops and maintains strong agent relationships and acts as a subject matter expert by providing guidance on policy forms, coverage, and departmental processes to both external agents and internal team members. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university preferred. - Customer service and conflict-resolution skills, including handling agent or client inquiries professionally. - Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to maintain productivity without direct supervision. - Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) for documentation, reporting, and team collaboration. - An active 2-20 or 4-40 license, or industry designation such as CPCU or CIC, is preferred. Requirements - Review and process applications for all personal lines coverage to determine eligibility for company programs. - Analyze applications, inspections, and endorsements to make risk selection decisions within established underwriting rules and guidelines. - Accept or reject applications and determine coverage, pricing, and endorsements with accuracy and efficiency. - Process requests for cancellations, reinstatements, and endorsements while adhering to departmental service standards. - Demonstrate proficiency in 5 or more underwriting functions, including risk evaluation, premium calculation, and policy adjustments. - Research complex underwriting issues and provide solutions for eligibility, coverage, and compliance concerns. - Serve as a subject matter expert for agents by providing guidance on policy forms, coverage options, and application submission. - Receive and handle agent calls regarding bind requests, endorsement changes, cancellations, reinstatements, inspections, missing information, and quote acceptability. - Maintain strong agent relationships through proactive communication and timely resolution of inquiries. - Ensure timely and accurate processing of tasks to support departmental and client needs. - Maintain organized workflow to optimize productivity and compliance with underwriting standards. - Stay current on underwriting rules, policy forms, industry trends, and regulatory requirements. - Participate in training sessions and cross-functional initiatives as needed. - Ensure compliance with carrier and company guidelines in all underwriting decisions. - Recommend process improvements to enhance underwriting quality and efficiency. Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet; Flexible Spending Account. - Competitive Salaries. - 401K Match. - Work-Life Balance: Personal Days, PTO Days, 12 Paid Holidays, Two Paid Days for Volunteer Service, Paid Parental Leave. - Short and Long-Term Disability. - Employee Support Programs, Including Mental Health. - Tuition Reimbursement. - Matching Charitable Gift Program. - Lucrative Referral Program. - Commuter Benefits. - Flexibility: Remote and Hybrid Opportunities Available.