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Underwriter, Plainview

Jimcor Agencies, Plainview, New York, United States, 11803

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This position is involved in the review and appraisal of applications for insurance placement. Uses knowledge and independent judgment to determine eligibility of risks when compared to guidelines of programs available. Interacts with Companies and Brokers via telephone, e-mail, regular mail and personal contact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews applications for insurance coverage, reports from loss control consultants and other information to determine if application is acceptable for the program(s) available

Evaluate the experience of a risk against the class of business under review

Evaluate the loss potential due to catastrophe, severity, and/or frequency

May rate policies or check previously rated policies for proper rating

Utilizes knowledge of automated systems to develop information for new or renewal policies

Prepares quotations for agents and answers questions from agents, policyholder, or prospects

Assists agents with comments or questions about applications and the likelihood of acceptance by the company

Reviews requests for cancellation, endorsements, etc

Reviews policies for renewal consideration

Request additional documentation necessary for the processing of an application, endorsement or cancellation

Conduct marketing visits to agents.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Must have Producer’s License

3 plus years of insurance experience

Prior exposure to insurance underwriting type activities

Basic familiarity with computers

Good oral and written communications skills

Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details

Resourceful and controlled assertive behavior characteristics

Must have demonstrated negotiation skills

Technical knowledge of insurance coverage forms and their application to exposure

Knowledge of departmental regulations and policies

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted underwriting practices

Strong interpersonal skills working with Staff and Company Underwriters

Experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures

Associated classes or courses and/or industry license, or designation

Job Summary This position is involved in the review and appraisal of applications for insurance placement. Uses knowledge and independent judgment to determine eligibility of risks when compared to guidelines of programs available. Interacts with Companies and Brokers via telephone, e-mail, regular mail and personal contact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews applications for insurance coverage, reports from loss control consultants and other information to determine if application is acceptable for the program(s) available

Evaluate the experience of a risk against the class of business under review

Evaluate the loss potential due to catastrophe, severity, and/or frequency

May rate policies or check previously rated policies for proper rating

Utilizes knowledge of automated systems to develop information for new or renewal policies

Prepares quotations for agents and answers questions from agents, policyholder, or prospects

Assists agents with comments or questions about applications and the likelihood of acceptance by the company

Reviews requests for cancellation, endorsements, etc

Reviews policies for renewal consideration

Request additional documentation necessary for the processing of an application, endorsement or cancellation

Conduct marketing visits to agents.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Must have Producer’s License

3 plus years of insurance experience

Prior exposure to insurance underwriting type activities

We offer a total compensation package which includes salary (range 65k-85k) plus a full comprehensive benefits package. Package includes Paid Time Off Days, Paid Holidays, Hybrid Work Schedule, Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 100% Single Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Education Assistance, Various Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Program Including Mental Health Support and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and More.

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