Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brown & Brown is a company that values meritocracy and self-starters, and they are seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join their growing team. The Underwriting Assistant will assist the Underwriter by reviewing insurance applications and other pertinent information to evaluate and classify submissions for insurance.
Responsibilities
- Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws
- Provide full assistance and support for the sales and production process; including, but not limited to, providing new business quotes as needed
- Issuance of renewals
- Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, issue written binders
- Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and high degree of accuracy including forms and editions
- Become thoroughly familiar with the use of all agency management software systems and suggest labor saving uses to management
- Order and review inspections. This duty requires the ability to identify the different exposures of risks, verify information obtained on inspection with the information on policy for accuracy and verification of underwriting guidelines
- Issuance of Certificates of Insurance
Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Exceptional telephone demeanor
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- One (1) to two (2) years related experience
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Company Overview
Brown & Brown delivers risk management solutions to help protect and preserve what our customers value most. It was founded in 1939, and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.bbrown.com.