Position Summary:
Support Underwriters by performing a variety of tasks including the preparation and servicing of new and renewal accounts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Set up underwriting files and applications by obtaining required documents and updating appropriate systems (i.e., ImageRight and WINS)
- Review applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide timely and professional customer service to agents to facilitate the processing of business.
- Conduct research and run reports for initial risk analysis such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, loss control, ISO reports, Risk Meter, etc.
- Track inspection requirements and recommendation status.
- Rate and Issue new and renewal policies and endorsements.
- Prepare quotations, binders or polices at the direction of the Underwriters.
- Communicate with all levels of employees to include, but not limited to, producers and internal personnel to confirm or obtain data needed for policy issuance and servicing.
- Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
- High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
- Some administrative experience required. Experience as an Underwriting Assistant preferred.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
- Experience with AS/400 and/or ImageRight preferred.
- Experience with Guidewire preferred.
- Proven ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and ability to plan and organize complex requests.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time/desk management skills, as well as mathematical aptitude
- Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
The salary range for this role is $42,700-$83,200. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Associate's degree
- Some administrative experience
- Experience as an Underwriting Assistant
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience with AS/400
- Experience with ImageRight
- Experience with Guidewire
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Time and desk management skills
- Mathematical aptitude
- Professional interaction with internal and external contacts
What We Do
Greater New York Insurance Companies are leading providers of middle market property and casualty insurance focusing on commercial real estate, including condominiums, co-op apartment buildings, office buildings, restaurants, light manufacturing, and other small to mid-size commercial establishments. The lead company was formed as a mutual insurance company in 1914 as an outgrowth of a real estate trade association servicing New York City property owners. Now, over 100 years after its founding, GNY writes business in 15 states primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States.
