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About the Role

The Assistant Underwriter works closely with an experienced mentor Underwriter and the Underwriting Manager, supporting underwriters by preparing new and renewal accounts for review. This role involves collecting and analyzing underwriting information to ensure proper documentation before referral to the Underwriter. It is a desk underwriting position that requires periodic travel to meet with agents and provides a consultative experience for agents to support policy growth, profitability, and retention.

Responsibilities

Assists mentor Underwriter(s) to effectively manage Performance Based Renewal Underwriting programs, New Business submissions, Claim Underwriting Notices, Large Loss Notices, IRPM Referrals, Re-underwriting Projects, Production Referrals, etc.
Reviews, appraises, and recommends submissions for acceptance or refusal for mentor Underwriter.
Works within assigned underwriting authority (limited) and company underwriting guidelines, to make acceptable terms, conditions, and pricing decisions that support the company's growth, profitability, and retention objectives.
Supports Underwriters by performing a variety of tasks and file work including preparation of new and renewal accounts for Underwriter review by collecting and analyzing information to ensure that proper documentation is in the file prior to referring to the Underwriter.
Manages workflow queues and conducts timely and thorough reviews of all assignments in a manner that supports the department's goals for turnaround time, and that meets the department's file quality and risk selection expectations.
Provides timely and professional customer service to Field Agents and/or CSRs.
Actively communicates with Field Agents and/or CSRs as needed to obtain necessary underwriting information.
Participates in productive field visits to meet agents and learn about their markets.
Accurately records all hours worked and submits timesheets in accordance with company policy.
Works overtime when required based on business needs.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience as an Associate Underwriter or a minimum of three years of other related insurance industry experience.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Skills

Underwriting
Risk Selection
Customer Service
Communication

Location

Albany

Work Type

100% in-office
On-site

Experience Level

Entry Level
Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Equivalent experience considered in place of collegiate studies
Completion of at least two Associate in General Insurance (AINS) or Associate in Underwriting (AU) courses preferred

Salary/Compensations

$22.60/hr - $31/hr

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Farm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of products including flexible farm packages, business owner policies, commercial package, workers compensation, commercial auto and select personal auto coverage.
Farm Family is a leader in serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets and is pursuing growth across the U.S.
The Farm Family entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.
At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we apsire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.

Equal Opportunity

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.