Underwriting Administrative Assistant

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Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Hybrid
22-29 Hourly
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Provide comprehensive administrative support to underwriting leadership: draft communications, manage calendars and complex travel/expenses, prepare presentations and reports, coordinate meetings/events, liaise with vendors and internal teams, and handle confidential materials to enable efficient departmental operations.
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The Underwriting Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing direct and comprehensive administrative support to leadership to maintain efficient operation of the department. This position must be committed to completing a wide variety of tasks with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through. The admin contributes to the success of the business by providing personalized and timely support, thus allowing leadership and teams to focus on decision-making and strategic responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Department support

  • Draft, review, and execute communications on behalf of leaders.
  • Assist with expense management & budget planning as needed.
  • Act as point of contact for various company policies and teams including workplace environment and IT.
  • Act as point of contact for various vendors.
  • Provide a high level of professional support which includes a balance of experienced administrative work, as well as ongoing ad-hoc project and business initiatives such as planning meetings and events, tracking deliverables and pulling and manipulating routine reports.

Projects and reports

  • Create presentations that include strategy, data, and other complex information in an easy to digest format for a variety of a
  • Responsible for on-brand documentation preparation and distribution.
  • Compiles moderately complex reports as needed.

      Meeting and event preparation and facilitation

      • Schedule and organize meetings and events.
      • Prepare materials and agendas for meetings, take and distribute meeting notes, and handle information requests.
      • Organization and facilitation of presentations and meetings to include running the technology, leading introductory segments

      Calendar and travel

      • Coordinate calendars, schedule, travel arrangements, and expense reports for assigned staff.
      • Manage complex calendar logistics and ensure that schedules are optimized.
      • Prioritize conflicting needs with efficiency and precision.
      • Build and execute travel arrangements including travel agendas, accommodations and meeting space options.

      Qualifications:

      Education:

      • Two-year college degree preferred

      Experience:

      • 5+ years administrative/insurance experience preferred


      Knowledge, skills & abilities:

      • High degree of trustworthiness and confidentiality.
      • Advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) skills.
      • Familiarity with MS Loop, Bookings, Planner, or To Do is a plus.
      • Ability to manage changing travel itineraries, accurately manage expense reimbursement, manage a busy calendar and appointments flawlessly.
      • Proficient in Concur system.
      • Experience reviewing and preparing expense reports for leaders.
      • Knowledge and understanding of intricate domestic and international travel planning.
      • Ability to perform in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
      • Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with senior executive-level leaders.
      • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
      • Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
      • Ability to handle confidential material in a professional manner.
      • Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.
      • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.

      Working Conditions:

      • Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
      • Ability to work outside of regular business hours as needed.
      • General office environment.

        Pay Transparency Statement:

        UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $22.00  - $29.00 hourly, which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography and market data. 

        In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

        • Annual incentive compensation
        • Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
        • Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
        • Retirement plans with employer contributions
        • Generous time-off program
        • Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

        This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay

              Equal Opportunity Employer
              This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

              Skills Required

              • Two-year college degree
              • 5+ years administrative/insurance experience
              • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
              • Proficient in Concur expense system
              • Ability to manage changing travel itineraries and complex domestic/international travel planning
              • Experience reviewing and preparing expense reports for leaders
              • Experience creating presentations and compiling moderately complex reports
              • High degree of trustworthiness and ability to handle confidential material professionally
              • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
              • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with senior executive-level leaders
              • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
              • Ability to work effectively in a team and across organizational levels (flexibility, collaboration, adaptability)
              • Willingness to work on-site at stated location
              • Willingness to work outside regular business hours as needed
              • Familiarity with MS Loop, Bookings, Planner, or To Do
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              The Company
              HQ: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
              1,006 Employees
              Year Founded: 1946

              What We Do

              Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG Insurance (Nasdaq: UFCS) is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance through its insurance company subsidiaries. Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, UFG is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. A.M. Best Company assigns a financial strength rating of “A-” (Excellent) for the members of United Fire & Casualty Group, with a stable outlook, reflecting long-term balance sheet strength.

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