SafePoint Insurance Company
Personal Lines Underwriter - Lightspeed
SafePoint Insurance Company, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Safepoint Insurance is a Property & Casualty insurance carrier seeking experienced Underwriters to support our Lightspeed Department. If you have a passion for risk analysis and a strong background in underwriting, we encourage you to apply!
Schedule: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Job Summary Reviews applications, inspections, and endorsement requests to determine the eligibility of the property or request for coverage within the company guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews exterior inspection reports, new business submissions, risk alerts as well as follow up tasks on accounts needing additional underwriting review/action
Reviews requests for underwriter cancellation/nonrenewal action, reinstatement requests, and endorsements for acceptability
Interprets manuals and contracts for multiple lines of business in multiple states.
Researches and correctly enters information into the company policy administration system
Communicates effectively internally and externally, escalating issues when warranted
Adheres to the established productivity and quality metrics established.
Other tasks and projects may be assigned
Essential Functions
Assists internal service associates via telephone and e-mail with exception requests beyond their authority level
Ability to think critically, assess risk, and make informed decisions
Assists agents via telephone and e-mail with new business exception requests.
Provides feedback on submissions and documentation needed to make application or endorsement acceptable to the company
Ability to obtain and maintain resident Property & Casualty insurance licensing through the Florida DFS, and reciprocal licenses in all 50 states in the continental United States
Qualifications
3-5 years of underwriting experience for a carrier in property and casualty homeowners insurance required
FL resident 2-20 or 20-44 license and reciprocal licenses in all 50 states preferred
Thorough knowledge of the underwriting process and the analytics involved
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Advanced computer skills and strong systems knowledge
College degree preferred
Licensing Requirements Please note that most organizations overseeing Property and Casualty licensure requirements, including the Florida Department of Financial Services, require individuals to answer background questions about criminal history and undergo fingerprinting as part of the licensing process. Obtaining applicable licensure is a requirement for this position.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Working Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Compensation and Benefits
Market Competitive Wages commensurate with experience
Professional Development and Educational Assistance Programs
Safe Harbor 401K Plan with Immediate Vesting and an Automatic Company Contribution
Paid Time-Off (Discretionary, PTO, Parental Leave, and others)
Company Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vison Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts with Company Contribution
Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution
Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
Free AAA Membership
Identity Theft Protection
Other Ancillary Insurance Benefit Programs
And more…
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Internet Publishing
Safepoint Insurance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Safepoint depends solely on your qualifications.
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Schedule: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Job Summary Reviews applications, inspections, and endorsement requests to determine the eligibility of the property or request for coverage within the company guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews exterior inspection reports, new business submissions, risk alerts as well as follow up tasks on accounts needing additional underwriting review/action
Reviews requests for underwriter cancellation/nonrenewal action, reinstatement requests, and endorsements for acceptability
Interprets manuals and contracts for multiple lines of business in multiple states.
Researches and correctly enters information into the company policy administration system
Communicates effectively internally and externally, escalating issues when warranted
Adheres to the established productivity and quality metrics established.
Other tasks and projects may be assigned
Essential Functions
Assists internal service associates via telephone and e-mail with exception requests beyond their authority level
Ability to think critically, assess risk, and make informed decisions
Assists agents via telephone and e-mail with new business exception requests.
Provides feedback on submissions and documentation needed to make application or endorsement acceptable to the company
Ability to obtain and maintain resident Property & Casualty insurance licensing through the Florida DFS, and reciprocal licenses in all 50 states in the continental United States
Qualifications
3-5 years of underwriting experience for a carrier in property and casualty homeowners insurance required
FL resident 2-20 or 20-44 license and reciprocal licenses in all 50 states preferred
Thorough knowledge of the underwriting process and the analytics involved
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Advanced computer skills and strong systems knowledge
College degree preferred
Licensing Requirements Please note that most organizations overseeing Property and Casualty licensure requirements, including the Florida Department of Financial Services, require individuals to answer background questions about criminal history and undergo fingerprinting as part of the licensing process. Obtaining applicable licensure is a requirement for this position.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Working Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Compensation and Benefits
Market Competitive Wages commensurate with experience
Professional Development and Educational Assistance Programs
Safe Harbor 401K Plan with Immediate Vesting and an Automatic Company Contribution
Paid Time-Off (Discretionary, PTO, Parental Leave, and others)
Company Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vison Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts with Company Contribution
Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution
Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
Free AAA Membership
Identity Theft Protection
Other Ancillary Insurance Benefit Programs
And more…
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Internet Publishing
Safepoint Insurance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Safepoint depends solely on your qualifications.
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