Underwriting Assistant, SRU Casualty XS Sidecar - Remote
Underwriting Assistant, SRU Casualty XS Side Car
Remote
Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) is conducting a candidate search looking an Underwriting Assistant to support the new SRU Casualty XS Side Car program. SRU is an Amwins Group company (www.amwins.com).
Founded in 2008, Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) is one of the country’s largest and fastest growing managing general agents in the country. SRU specializes in underwriting catastrophe property insurance and casualty insurance and manages 10 programs with over $230M of gross written premium. SRU underwrites on behalf of alternative markets and domestic and international carriers to deliver exclusive products for Amwins’ Brokers.
SRU’s parent company is Amwins Group, Inc., the largest wholesale brokerage and group insurance administrator in the USA. Amwins Group, Inc. has been a leader in the wholesale insurance industry since its formation in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and has over 150 locations around the world. The firm has expertise across a diversified mix of property, casualty and group benefits products. Am also offers value-added services to support some of these products, including product development, underwriting, premium and claims administration and actuarial services.
Privately held with 40% of the company employee owned (5,800 employees), we are a collection
of 53 wholesale brokerages, underwriting, group benefit and service operations. Close to $39 billion in annual premium placements makes Amwins the largest wholesale broker in the U.S. as ranked by Business Insurance magazine.
Position Overview
Amwins is looking for an Underwriting Assistant to join the Amwins Special Risk Underwriting team. By providing support to our underwriters and clients through servicing a high volume of accounts while giving great attention to detail, Underwriting Assistants are an essential part the success of our firm.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to add their unique value to the team. While working with the industry’s leading wholesalers and surplus lines carriers, our Underwriting Assistants have the opportunity to learn our company from the ground up with exciting opportunities for accelerated advancement.
Responsibilities
Setup Submission information for new and renewal business in agency management and rating system
Make, and follow-through with, request for missing information from outside sources
Rates business in UW system for Underwriters
Maintains account logs for control of outstanding items
Completes Bind Form, Issues Policy Numbers
Reviews bound account information
Policy issuance and endorsement processing
QA policies, proposals, and binding acknowledgements
Monitoring various reports for consistency
May order loss control in accordance with company guidelines, reviews completed reports and takes
appropriate action, as required
Coordinates with other department personnel where needed
Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing
Answer incoming calls
Multi-Tasking
Assist in the day-to-day operations as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Data entry into multiple internet-based systems
Use Microsoft Office software, (e.g. Outlook, Word and Excel)
Qualifications
1+ year(s) of office administrative experience
Excellent computer skills including typing proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
High-level of motivation
Ability to adapt, learn and identify process improvement opportunities
Ability to prioritize important and pressing tasks
Innate organizational skills, willingness to take on challenges, and focus on personal responsibility
To the qualified candidate we offer
Includes a salary commensurate with experience
Full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability and 401(k)
Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
Opportunity for advancement
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equal Opportunity Policy
The acceptance of the requested information for consideration and referral of candidates will be without regard to a candidate’s race, creed, color, age, gender, marital status, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation/identification/expression, disability status, or weight and will be based solely on the candidate’s qualifications for the position. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Remote
Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) is conducting a candidate search looking an Underwriting Assistant to support the new SRU Casualty XS Side Car program. SRU is an Amwins Group company (www.amwins.com).
Founded in 2008, Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) is one of the country’s largest and fastest growing managing general agents in the country. SRU specializes in underwriting catastrophe property insurance and casualty insurance and manages 10 programs with over $230M of gross written premium. SRU underwrites on behalf of alternative markets and domestic and international carriers to deliver exclusive products for Amwins’ Brokers.
SRU’s parent company is Amwins Group, Inc., the largest wholesale brokerage and group insurance administrator in the USA. Amwins Group, Inc. has been a leader in the wholesale insurance industry since its formation in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and has over 150 locations around the world. The firm has expertise across a diversified mix of property, casualty and group benefits products. Am also offers value-added services to support some of these products, including product development, underwriting, premium and claims administration and actuarial services.
Privately held with 40% of the company employee owned (5,800 employees), we are a collection
of 53 wholesale brokerages, underwriting, group benefit and service operations. Close to $39 billion in annual premium placements makes Amwins the largest wholesale broker in the U.S. as ranked by Business Insurance magazine.
Position Overview
Amwins is looking for an Underwriting Assistant to join the Amwins Special Risk Underwriting team. By providing support to our underwriters and clients through servicing a high volume of accounts while giving great attention to detail, Underwriting Assistants are an essential part the success of our firm.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to add their unique value to the team. While working with the industry’s leading wholesalers and surplus lines carriers, our Underwriting Assistants have the opportunity to learn our company from the ground up with exciting opportunities for accelerated advancement.
Responsibilities
Setup Submission information for new and renewal business in agency management and rating system
Make, and follow-through with, request for missing information from outside sources
Rates business in UW system for Underwriters
Maintains account logs for control of outstanding items
Completes Bind Form, Issues Policy Numbers
Reviews bound account information
Policy issuance and endorsement processing
QA policies, proposals, and binding acknowledgements
Monitoring various reports for consistency
May order loss control in accordance with company guidelines, reviews completed reports and takes
appropriate action, as required
Coordinates with other department personnel where needed
Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing
Answer incoming calls
Multi-Tasking
Assist in the day-to-day operations as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Data entry into multiple internet-based systems
Use Microsoft Office software, (e.g. Outlook, Word and Excel)
Qualifications
1+ year(s) of office administrative experience
Excellent computer skills including typing proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
High-level of motivation
Ability to adapt, learn and identify process improvement opportunities
Ability to prioritize important and pressing tasks
Innate organizational skills, willingness to take on challenges, and focus on personal responsibility
To the qualified candidate we offer
Includes a salary commensurate with experience
Full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability and 401(k)
Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
Opportunity for advancement
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equal Opportunity Policy
The acceptance of the requested information for consideration and referral of candidates will be without regard to a candidate’s race, creed, color, age, gender, marital status, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation/identification/expression, disability status, or weight and will be based solely on the candidate’s qualifications for the position. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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