UFG is currently hiring for an Underwriting Support Specialist whose primary focus of this role is to learn the support functions for the Underwriting Department. This position will acquire knowledge to effectively manage workflow and provide timely and accurate service to internal and external customers. Responsibilities include account set up, quoting, policy issuance, policy administration requests, and account service. The Underwriting Support Professional I will support OneUFG mindset and UFG’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Gain an understanding of commercial insurance underwriting terminology and support processes.
- Gain exposure and skills on various software platforms.
- Responsible for logging and tracking in new quote submissions.
- Processes transactions on all commercial lines policies with assistance from in-house support including set-ups, quotes, new business issuance, policy changes, policy renewals, cancels, and all other transactions supporting other business units.
- Assist underwriters with information gathering and email correspondence by obtaining information needed for underwriting decisions.
- Meet acceptable quality and productivity levels established by management.
- Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with underwriting staff.
- Direct correspondence with agents to include receiving and making phone calls and sending emails.
- Learn how to provide support to other business units such as Risk Control and Premium Audit.
- Gain understanding of guidelines and authority levels to determine what needs to be referred to higher levels of support or underwriter.
- Maintain regular communication with underwriting support leadership and Team Lead(s) on progress of training.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy when handling sensitive information.
- Exhibit and promote Business Enablement Behaviors.
Job Specifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associates degree preferred.
Certifications/Designations
- Employees are expected to participate in continuing education throughout their careers.
Experience:
- General customer service experience preferred.
- Commercial Lines insurance experience or equivalent rating experience preferred.
- General office environment experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
- General office environment.
Pay Transparency Statement:
UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00 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 transparency laws.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree
- General customer service experience
- Commercial Lines insurance experience or equivalent rating experience
- General office environment experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Willingness to participate in continuing education
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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