Victor Insurance Managers Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriting Assistant to help underwrite a dynamic commercial auto driven book of business located throughout the United States.
Our team of forest and logging insurance professionals provide competitive quotes for commercial auto, general liability, inland marine and umbrella coverage.
This position will be working in conjunction with underwriters on an assigned book of business :
You will review, analyze and evaluate risks in order to renew existing business or generate new accounts.
You will work closely with underwriters and determine appropriate terms and conditions for coverages and rates for individual accounts.
you will use high level communication and analytic skills to develop and manage business to achieve long term underwriting profit and growth.
The ideal candidate requires some commercial lines experience, with knowledge of commercial auto, general liability and inland marine a plus.
The ideal candidate likes challenges, opportunities to develop innovative approaches to satisfy clients' needs and keeps pace with the rest of the team.
What can you expect?
To become an important team member of a foundational programs within Victor’s Specialty P&C practice.
Within the first 30 days you will need to quickly gain an in-depth understanding of the operational process, program rules, and engage with the underwriting team.
Within 60 days you will need to begin to assist team members with their assigned accounts. Within 90 days you will begin to support a book of business, and engage our national brokerage base.
Join a growing team of seasoned industry professionals.
What’s in it for you?
A company with a strong brand, with experience developing solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s toughest challenges
A culture of internal mobility, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration
Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations
Flexible work opportunities for work / life balance
Competitive pay and a full benefits package, starting Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase program, and a generous paid time-off allowance);
plus a fixed company contribution AND a company match on your 401k, after one year of service
We will count on you to :
Reviews new business applications and contacts brokers / agents to obtain missing information in a timely manner to support the growth of new business accounts.
Responds to new business, renewal and endorsement requests from existing brokers or potential clients in order to secure business or enhance existing service.
Reviews and analyzes submissions, examines application forms and past claims.
Prepares rating for all quotations with existing coverage and reviews new business quotations received from brokers / agents
Follows up on outstanding requests such as change requests, signature endorsements, accounts receivables, etc., to support the underwriters accounts.
Applies functional understanding and technical knowledge of applicable underwriting procedures and policies to support professional staff.
Provides advice and expertise to other underwriting assistants and underwriters on underwriting issues. Additionally may mentor and assist in training of other underwriters and underwriting assistants.
What you need to have :
2+ years of commercial insurance experience
Expertise with rating and policy issuance for auto, general liability and umbrella policies
Excellent communication skills including persuasiveness and influence
What makes you stand out?
The team dynamic is critical and we're looking for someone who wants to operate in a collaborative environment while owning personal accountability to deliver work precisely and on-time.
Ability to build strong relationships and build rapport with internal colleagues, brokers and carriers
Ability to educate and influence beyond primary scope of responsibilities
Detail orientated and a desire to learn
Resourcefulness with the ability to bring solutions and ideas to the firm.
Being a part of a collaborative team to make an immediate impact while handling multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services.
Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people.
With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses : Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman.
For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Victor offers a connected culture of talented, inspired individuals, and a work environment where colleagues can grow and succeed.
We value diversity in thought and background and are looking for individuals who are up for the challenge of creating the insurance enterprise of the future.
If that’s you, join us on our journey because together, we are all Victors.
Victor US is the flagship business of Victor, operating under the legal name, Victor Insurance Managers LLC. It is a leading managing general agent in the US with a rich history in specialty insurance and offering a unique range of products and programs distributed through independent brokers and agents.
The company is committed to empowering insurance professionals and their clients through innovation, specialized underwriting expertise, and a nimble, technology-oriented business approach.
For more information, visit www.victorinsurance.com.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex / gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.
All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.
Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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The applicable base salary range for this role is $51,600 to $110,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.
Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.