Underwriting Assistant provides support and assistance to underwriting staff. Performs administrative duties regarding new and renewal accounts, risk assessments, and loss runs and loss ratings. Being an Underwriting Assistant may assist underwriters with the computation of rates and premiums. Typically requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Underwriting Assistant typically reports to a supervisor. The Underwriting Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Underwriting Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
The Underwriting Assistant provides underwriting and administrative support to the Underwriting unit.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide superior policy servicing and underwriting support to the Global Casualty Major Complex business Unit.
Monitor work queue items and take appropriate action to ensure timely processing of incoming requests and responses to all internal and external inquiries.
Identify and communicate system related issues to appropriate areas.
Provide training and assistance as required.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Complete registration and policy issuance activities; including post bind transactions timely and accurately.
Ensure premiums are registered correctly and accurately reflected in the departmental tracking system.
Communicate with branch offices to gather data and ensure accuracy of policy information.
Identify and utilize appropriate systems and company forms/endorsements to complete and submit policies to internal and external clients.
Maintain/exceed service standards in the areas of production, service, support and customer service/job approach.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Business or Risk Management degree a plus.
3-5 years commercial casualty underwriting support experience a plus.
Must be able to function effectively and efficiently in a time sensitive and high volume environment.
Strong data entry and computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel –Windows 10
Willingness to take ownership for assigned work and production output.
Commitment to quality.
Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to work independently, but also support a team environment.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Must be detail oriented.
Flexible and adaptable to change.
Must be able to multi-task and change direction quickly and efficiently.
EEO Statement
At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion,and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliationagainst any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.