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Construction Insurance Underwriter

Alliant Insurance Services
New York, NY, USA
$75K a year
Full-time

SUMMARY

Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating broker submissions for new and renewal business. Ensures content of submissions is complete;

obtains additional information from Retail Producers and Account Managers as needed. Markets to carrier to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, define coverage’s, and determine commissions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Underwrites a book of business both new and renewal in accordance with underwriting guidelines;
  • Analyzes policies and endorsements to identify errors, omissions or discrepancies to ensure agreement with application, quote, proposal, and / or binder;
  • Orders necessary reports or documents that are critical to the underwriting process such as credit, location, motor vehicle, and / or inspection reports, as well as building cost estimates;
  • Analyzes inspection reports to accept or reject new business;
  • Issues policies and endorsements; binds coverage and coordinates binders / evidences;
  • Prepares Renewal Specifications as required by management;
  • Maintains and manages coverage bordereaux;
  • Coordinates the preparation of policy delivery with all related documents;
  • Services Account Manager calls, answers questions regarding client coverage, limits and deductibles;
  • Maintains files for submissions and written or lost business;
  • Maintains client suspense and conducts follow-ups as appropriate;
  • Serves as a technical expert, assisting Account Managers to resolve complex issues;
  • Assists in training of Assistant Underwriters and administrative staff;
  • Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Six (6) or more years related work experience; knowledge of insurance industry preferred

Requires a valid insurance license; must continue to meet requirements for license renewal

Requires a valid driver’s license

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills

Good problem solving and time management skills

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

30+ days ago
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