Underwriting AssistantBuilt on meritocracy, our uniquepany culture rewards self-starters and those who aremitted to doing what is best for our customers.
South & Western General Agency seeks an Underwriting Assistant in Addison, TX.
Under guidance of a manager, individual whose primary function includes carrying out technical and administrative binding authority underwriting functions to determine acceptability of business and the integrity of underwriting practices.
Underwriter at entry level or intermediate level of position / difficulty.
WHAT YOU WILL DO :
- Review new business applications to confirm that information is appropriate to determine binding authority underwriting actions within authorities granted.
- Review all risks for new and renewal business for any securities law practice exposure.
- May rmend acceptance or declination of risks according to established guidelines.
- Files and creates reports, appeals, processes, files, correspondence, or contacts as assigned.
- Rmend methods for promotion of policies or improvements to processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED :
- Proficient with MS Office Suite
- 1 - 3 years experience in a similar position
- Great attention to detail
W HAT WE OFFER :
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- petitive pay based on experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Generous benefits package : health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
WHO ARE WE?
South & Western General Agency, Inc. was founded in 1974 by Foremost Insurancepany. The agency specialized in writing mobile homes and RV's exclusively for Foremost.
Purchased in 1981 by former Foremost Vice-President John Horan, Sr, South & Western has evolved into a multi-line general agency offering a high level of expertise in Specialty Personal Lines, Farm & Ranch / Agribusines, Specialtymercial P&C, andmercial Transportation.
As an active member of the WSIA, TSLA, associate member of IIAT, and industry member of FIWT we are knowledgeable, involved and dedicated to the industry.
We have created many exclusive strategic partnerships with nationally known Best "A" ratedpanies allowing us to provide the best possible products and services.
Today South & Western is one of the largest independently owned general agencies in the mid-south and southwest. We are a service driven organization, progressive in our thinking, and positioned to evolve with our rapidly changing industry.
We believe that our industry will look significantly different in the years ahead, however, our core values of STABILITY, SERVICE and QUALITY will remain the same.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants. Job ID R24 0000002438