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Brown & Brown is Seeking a Renewal Underwriter to join our growing team!
How You Will Contribute
Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property,
Reviews company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks, and evaluates possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance,
Underwrite or broker renewal accounts, insuring that all required information is obtained per carrier guidelines, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws. Secure payments on risks bound or written,
Assist the Underwriter/Broker with the review, analysis and underwriting of primarily renewal risks, as well as new business as directed, rate accounts for premium and terms, analyze exposures for quotes for new and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes and binders; use inspection companies to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies,
See that coding on specific required forms are completed and utilized,
Service and perpetuate existing business, and have a keen awareness of priorities,
Instruct and train processors and assistants, review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and accuracy,
Provide guidance and training others in the dept., to enable them to reduce the underwriter's clerical workload,
Provide full assistance and support for the sales and production process in the dept
Confer with the department Leader before underwriting or brokering unusual or unfamiliar coverages or manuscript forms
Licenses and Certifications:
California P&C State licensed.
Skills & Experience to Be Successful
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university is desired or five years insurance experience, two years of which is as an underwriting assistant.
Proficient with MS Office
Exceptional telephone demeanor
1-3 years' experience with excess and surplus lines underwriting agency or company
Pursue the CIC or CPCU designation, thorough familiarity with applicable ISO manuals, forms, rating plans, policy forms i.e. coverages, exclusions, conditions and terms. (preferred)
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services;
Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
The Power to Be Yourself
Brown & Brown is committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself".