Entry Level Auto Insurance Underwriting Assistant (Personal Lines) - First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC)

We are seeking an Underwriting Assistant!

The Underwriting Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Underwriting Department in overall productivity. Scope of the position includes ensuring compliance with state mandated handling guidelines and delivering customer service to agencies / policyholders. Interaction with agents and policyholders will be necessary to perform the job duties.

The Underwriting Assistant will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of customer service by delivering timely responses to agents / policyholders on quotes, endorsements and renewals.
• Develop a basic understanding of coverage's, exposures, rating plans and state requirements.
• Enter new business policies, endorsements and renewals.
• Order reports and assimilate information as required to support the underwriting process.
• Assist the Underwriting Unit as required for new business, endorsement and renewal processes.
• Work on special projects as directed.
• Prepare system output for mailing.
• Complete Financial Responsibility Filings.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Required:

• Prior customer service experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed Property and Casualty Agent.
• Good typing/data entry skills (min. 30 wpm).

Preferred:

• College degree or related industry experience.
• Property and Casualty Agency license.
• Ability to use on-line underwriting system.