Vaco is hiring for an Insurance Assistant Underwriter for a contract to hire opportunity with an A+ organization! This job is 100% onsite and offers long-term career growth along with excellent benefits. The ideal candidate is eager to learn; loves math; has a natural curiosity and is professional.
Responsibilities- Collect and analyze data to rate new and renewal business
- Efficiently navigate in rating and issuance systems, including timely and accurate issuance of policies and policy amendments
- Adhere to all Company, Underwriting, State, and Federal rules and regulations
- Examine documents including declarations, applications, signed forms, Motor Vehicle Reports, and other policy documents for accuracy and completeness
- Interpret underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows and provide improvement recommendations as appropriate
- Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as appropriate
- Collaborate with peers, Underwriters, and other departments to promptly and proactively address business challenges and/or opportunities
- Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned
- Provide first level contact for external customer service inquiries
Qualifications- 1+ year's experience of Insurance and/or Commercial Auto (Trucking and Public Transportation) Insurance industry experience preferred
- 2+ years of Data Entry/Data Processing
- Be successful in fast-paced, production environments
- Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
- Superior customer experience skills
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Strong computer skills, including Excel and Outlook
Desired Skills and Experience
MUST pay attention; be self-motivated; LIKE MATH; fast learner; think outside of black and white; drive their learning; natural curiosity. Recent interviews: Lisa would go over the daily job duties, Rachel asks them to explain the job in their own words and they say "assistant underwriter." They don't seem to care about the interview/job. Minimum Excel level needed is the ability to filter, sort, paste and format.
