Vaco is hiring for an Insurance Assistant Underwriter for a contract to hire opportunity with an A+ organization! This job is 100% onsite and offers long-term career growth along with excellent benefits. The ideal candidate is eager to learn; loves math; has a natural curiosity and is professional.
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze data to rate new and renewal business
Efficiently navigate in rating and issuance systems, including timely and accurate issuance of policies and policy amendments
Adhere to all Company, Underwriting, State, and Federal rules and regulations
Examine documents including declarations, applications, signed forms, Motor Vehicle Reports, and other policy documents for accuracy and completeness
Interpret underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows and provide improvement recommendations as appropriate
Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as appropriate
Collaborate with peers, Underwriters, and other departments to promptly and proactively address business challenges and/or opportunities
Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned
Provide first level contact for external customer service inquiries
Qualifications
1+ year's experience of Insurance and/or Commercial Auto (Trucking and Public Transportation) Insurance industry experience preferred
2+ years of Data Entry/Data Processing
Be successful in fast-paced, production environments
Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
Superior customer experience skills
Positive attitude and professional demeanor
Strong computer skills, including Excel and Outlook
Desired Skills and Experience looking for someone who is a self starter and takes initiative. Someone who has some insurance experience preferably. 37.5 hour work week