Underwriting Assistant - Signers National
New York City, NY
About the Job
Signers National is a leading insurance platform that provides a range of brokerage and underwriting services to organizations of all sizes. Starting in 2008 as a small retail broker focused on nonprofit & human service organizations, Signers has since expanded its portfolio to include commercial real estate and transportation. Signers is a socially conscious organization boasting an amazing culture of relentless grit and continuous improvement. We go to work every day to positively affect people's lives, and we strive to do the same for our employees.
Member Company: Convelo Insurance Group
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish new submission in the clearance system and handle according to established procedures
- Assist Underwriters with quote, binder, and policy issuance workflow
- Gathers and organizes information and reports (e.g., loss runs, risk assessments, and loss ratings) that support the underwriting decision
- Assist the Underwriter with the computation of rates and premiums.
- Review incoming insurance applications for accuracy and completeness
- Participate in the creation and development of the team's underwriting workflows and processes, including underwriting files for all bound accounts
- Work with and follow up with producers for any outstanding information
- Process and distribute insurance binders, endorsements and polices within processing standards established by management
- Prepare all policies in accordance with final binders inclusive of review by underwriting staff
- Manage all account documentation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years of underwriting experience
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Signers is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Signers is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Signers will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We believe that variety in experience makes us stronger as individuals, as communities, and as a company. Fostering an environment where all employees feel empowered to bring their authentic self to work is our priority
