Underwriter Assistant

Position Summary

The Underwriter Assistant is focused on the processing of insurance quotes through binding with minimal supervision from the Underwriter. At the Underwriter’s direction, the Underwriting Assistant is expected to process submissions with appropriate information and prepare the quote proposal for the agent, reaching out to the agent as needed for supporting documentation. The Underwriting Assistant ensures quote and binder documentation to be delivered to the agent is correct and of quality. In addition, the role reviews requests for changes in policies; and either collaborates or drives the process to evaluate acceptance, declination or modification.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:

• May be required to hold the appropriate licenses for all marketing jurisdictions.
• Assists Underwriter with renewal solicitation and renewal quotes.
• Assists with new business submission with directions from Underwriter to prepare and market to carrier.
• Review carrier underwriting manuals to make sure risk fit, enter all appropriate information into carrier quoting system to generate a quote.
• Enter all appropriate information into management system to prepare a quote and present a proposal to the agent.
• Ensures data integrity.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Set system's suspense’s to order inspection report and/or subjectivities to Technical Assistant.
• Participates in relationship management of the agent.
• Issue policies for carriers supplying online issuance capability, check for accuracy and quality and send to the agent. Send supporting documentation to the carrier. 
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Work Experience:

• MUST HAVE personal lines insurance experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred not required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Insurance experience in underwriting with excess and surplus lines preferred.
• Technologically savvy and data driven.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a highly automated, paperless environment, including specialized software packages.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with others to explain complex issues, receive and interpret complex information, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to understand written and oral communication, and interpret abstract information.
• Must obtain a Property, Casualty Agents license within a designated time period if not currently licensed.
• Knowledge of insurance products and usages.

Licenses & Certifications:
• Prescribed: Minimum requirements for state P&C and/or excess& surplus line licenses

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role routinely works in an open cubicle environment with moderate noise, uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Every employee is entitled to our lucrative insurance package as well.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $26.45 per hour.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.