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Underwriting Support Specialist

Core Specialty

Core Specialty

Customer Service, Operations
Birmingham, AL, USA
Posted on Jan 26, 2024

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The Underwriting Support Specialist will work with underwriting and operations teams in the property division to support them in servicing the book of business accurately and efficiently.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

  • Perform tasks within set timeframes to ensure appropriate response time and customer service for broker partners

  • Correspond with brokers, vendors, underwriting team

  • Conduct post-binding account changes/ transactions with underwriter review and sign off as needed

  • Endorsement processing and issuance within required timeframe

  • Inspection processing within required timeframe

  • Maintain accurate and timely status of accounts within systems throughout the underwriting life cycle

  • Policy issuance within required timeframe including correspondence to drafting team and broker to ensure policy is issued per binder

  • Complete various underwriting assistant functions on an ad hoc basis as requested by the UW team leadership and coordinated with reporting manager. Functions may include: drafting quotes, binders, and preparing accounts for modelling

  • Pursue professional development and training for development of product knowledge, skills for the role and any personal goals set with leader.

  • Responsible for effective operation of internal controls and timely closure of Internal Audit and other actions

  • Undertake general office administrative duties as and when required

  • In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

  • Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, Excel

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to manage time and projects effectively

  • Strong communications skills both verbally and written

Experience:

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

  • Undergraduate/Graduate Degree preferred

  • Previous experience in an administrative or specialist position utilizing the knowledge and understanding listed above

  • Prior insurance experience preferred

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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program