Job Description
Job Title: Underwriting Assistant
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Underwriting Assistant to join our team in Alpharetta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will support the Underwriting unit by providing essential underwriting and administrative assistance, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Submission Management: Handle the clearance of new submissions and set up files for new policies.
Policy Construction: Identify and apply the appropriate forms and endorsements for policy development.
Correspondence Management: Manage general correspondence and renewal letters to maintain effective communication with brokers and clients.
Service Standards: Uphold service standards by responding promptly to broker requests and ensuring timely receipt of underwriting information.
Customer Communication: Engage with customers to confirm or gather necessary data for policy issuance and servicing.
Documentation Preparation: Assist Underwriters in preparing quotations, binders, and policies as directed.
Account Inquiries: Conduct inquiries in various management systems to support underwriting decisions.
Special Projects: Undertake special projects as assigned by management.
Scope Of Role
This position plays a critical role in supporting the Underwriting unit's objectives, contributing to the overall profitability and efficiency of the company. The Underwriting Assistant will report directly to the Underwriting Manager and will not have any direct reports.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
0-2 years of experience in the insurance industry.
0-2 years of experience in commercial insurance underwriting support.
Proficient data entry and computer skills.
Desired Skills
Coverage Knowledge: Understanding of coverage fundamentals, terms, and conditions to offer profitable solutions that meet customer needs.
Risk Assessment: Ability to identify risk exposures and analyze claims to quantify losses effectively.
Financial Acumen: Familiarity with financial statements and ratios relevant to risk analysis and the impact of underwriting decisions on company assets.
Actuarial Understanding: Basic knowledge of loss trends, loss triangles, and ratemaking to assist in risk quantification.
Marketing and Communication Skills: Strong negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate strategically and manage producer relationships.
Technical Proficiency: Competence in using necessary systems and software for daily operations.
If you are a proactive individual with a passion for the insurance industry and a desire to grow your career in underwriting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Qualifications
Job Title: Underwriting Assistant
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
About Us
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.
