Underwriting Assistant
Integrated Specialty Coverages, LLC (ISC) is a growth stage technology and data-driven commercial MGA and insurance wholesaler leading innovation in the market. The Underwriting Assistant provides support to senior underwriting staff, performing administrative duties regarding new and renewal accounts, risk assessment, and assisting with the computation of rates and premiums.
Responsibilities
- Utilize understanding of exposures and risks analysis to assess loss history and current condition of finances for a case
- Collects, studies, and reviews documentation pertaining to risk cases, performing risk analysis to conclude whether a case is worth accepting
- Conduct preliminary reviews of complex submissions to identify errors, omissions, and confirm eligibility
- Collaborate closely with the underwriting team to finalize insurance applications efficiently
- Utilize multiple databases to gather and verify supplementary data for submissions
- Manage inbound calls, connecting customers and team members to ensure a seamless and positive experience
- Respond to customer needs, providing guidance and assistance tailored to their insurance needs
- Process accounts from approved quotes through to policy issuance with accuracy and efficiency
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 1 year of underwriting or related insurance experience required
- Strong customer service experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn industry-specific software
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments
- Strong desire to learn, explore new ideas, and seeking out new knowledge
- Ability to be flexible, embrace change, and quickly pivot in response to shifting priorities
- Willing to work hybrid out of our Buffalo, NY or Carlsbad, CA office
- CPCU, CIC, CRIS, Property & Casualty Brokers License, etc. a plus
Benefits
- Employee Ownership Program - every eligible employee shares in the financial rewards that grow when the company grows
- Professional development opportunities
- Owner Referral Program
- Work from home reimbursement for remote/hybrid roles
- Canary emergency financial assistance program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Confidential, Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account, includes company contribution
- Short-term disability
- Voluntary benefits - supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital insurance
- Employee discounts
- 401(k) Plan with company match contribution
- Addition Wealth Financial Wellness Program
- Various Time Off Programs
- 11 company paid holidays
Company Overview