Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant (Processing Center) Global Casualty, Centralized Operations Unit (COU) Philadelphia, PA

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide superior policy servicing and underwriting support to the Global Casualty Major Complex business unit.
• Complete registration and policy issuance activities; including post bind transactions timely and accurately.
• Ensure premiums are registered correctly and accurately reflected in the department tracking system.
• Communicate with branch offices to gather data and ensure accuracy of policy information.
• Identify and utilize appropriate systems and company forms/endorsements to complete and submit policies to internal and external clients.
• Maintain/exceed service standards in the areas of production, service, support and customer service/job approach.
• Monitor work queue items and take appropriate action to ensure timely processing of incoming requests and responses to all internal and external inquiries.
• Identify and communicate system related issues to appropriate areas.
• Provide training and assistance as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Business or Risk Management degree a plus.
• 3-5 years commercial casualty underwriting support experience a plus.
• Must be able to function effectively and efficiently in a time sensitive and high volume environment.
• Strong data entry and computer skills including MS Word, MX Excel- Windows 10
• Willingness to take ownership for assigned work and production output.
• Commitment to quality.
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, but also support a team environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must be able to multi-task and change direction quickly and efficiently.