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ALTA RISK Renewal Underwriter, Specialty E&S

AMWINS USA, Overland Park, KS, United States


Alta Risk, LLC

is looking for experienced

Renewal Underwriters

for their company headquarters in Overland Park, KS. While adhering strictly to ALTA Risk’s Underwriting Guidelines and operating within the Renewal Underwriters Letter of Authority, the primary responsibility of the Renewal Underwriter is to review the renewal submission to determine eligibility, and if deemed eligible, generate a renewal premium quotation and communicate terms and conditions to the Alta Risk broker. The Renewal Underwriters must coordinate the delivery and the follow up of renewal terms and conditions with the originating underwriter. Any account deemed in Jeopardy must be identified by the Renewal Underwriter 30 days prior to expiration and brought to the attention of the Renewal Underwriters manager.

Renewal Underwriter Duties

Work within Underwriting Guidelines and applicable Underwriter Letter of Authority to classify and rate an account at renewal in order to provide renewal terms

Review renewal applications to confirm that information is appropriate to proceed in underwriting actions

Create Renewal Spreadsheet Raters to re-rate and formulate renewal quotes for all renewal accounts assigned

Receive referral approval from Renewal Management/Senior Underwriting on all accounts that are not within the Renewal Underwriter’s Letter of Authority

Perform ISO re-rates and obtain updated SAFER reports on accounts that have an Auto exposure

Expected to communicate any accounts that may be in jeopardy of being lost at renewal to Renewal Management

Monitoring account pricing and rate at renewal to ensure that appropriate rate goals are maintained

Review and provide bind order details to Underwriting Assistants for binding/issuance

Complete Quality Assurance and Quality Control review on all bind orders

Foster positive working relationships with wholesale brokers

Foster positive working relationships with Alta’s new business underwriting team to fully understand the renewal accounts

Utilize time management abilities in a fast-paced, high volume environment, which includes organizing, multitasking and triaging account priority

Responsible for endorsement requests during term of policy

Review renewal account subjectivities as they are received for accuracy and acceptability

Review underlying policies as they are received for accuracy and acceptability

Perform other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge/Experience

Full understanding and application of concepts, practices and procedures related to insurance, typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2-3 years of insurance experience, or a B.A. in insurance or risk management.

Necessary Skills/Attributes

The ability to:

Interact/develop relationships at all levels both internally and externally

Manage strict details

Handle multiple tasks

Proficient computer knowledge including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office

Verbal/written communication skills and math skills

Ability to resolve moderately complex problems

Organize tasks effectively

Heavy word processing/keying required

Work is performed under immediate to general supervision, following well-defined instructions, policies, and procedures

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequently uses PC and/or computer terminal

Frequently uses telephone and/or headset

May work long, irregular hours

Sits for long periods

May bend, twist and/or stoop

May kneel, crouch and/or crawl

May occasionally reach, push and/or pull with arms

Frequently uses hands to handle, finger and/or feelOccasionally climbs ladders, stairs, steps, or stools

Frequently operates office equipment

Moves throughout the department/facility

Lifts/moves items weighing up to 25lbs

No direct inquiries, please.

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