Underwriting Assistant Job in Ridgefield Park 07660, New Jersey US
Samsung Fire Marine Management Corp. is a management company located in Ridgefield Park, NJ for a multinational commercial property casualty insurance company based in Korea. Samsung Fire Marine Management Corp. is currently seeking an Underwriting Assistant.
The ideal candidate will have good analytic and communication skills, plus excellent technology skills and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Alongside a strong background in customer service, rating, and policy issuance, ability to work with underwriters, agents, and customers in the delivery of a superior underwriting product
Primary Responsibilities:
· Ensure that policy transactions are issued and changes are recorded accurately and in a timely manner by entering transactions for Commercial Lines into the system. Such transactions may be quotes, new business, endorsements, cancellations, or renewals.
· Screen transactions to determine proper processing. Refer to underwriters those transactions that require their attention; complete transactions directly if within delegated authority limits.
· Provide timely and professional customer service to agents to facilitate the processing of business. Communicate as needed with agents to obtain information needed to complete screening and transactions, etc.
· Contribute to effective marketing of the Company products by answering questions, resolve problems on topics such as policy status, billing, etc, and explaining new or revised products and processes.
· Order and screen miscellaneous reports needed in the rating and underwriting processes, such as Motor Vehicle Reports, loss history reports, credit checks, outside inspections, loss control, etc.
Requirements:
- 2 to 5 years of insurance experience in a multi-line package underwriting environment.
- Technical competence in underwriting/rating systems. Rating and entry expertise in multiple Commercial Lines preferred, Worker's Comp, Auto, package a plus.In-depth knowledge of underwriting guidelines for the transactions within authority limit (renewals, endorsements, cancellations, etc.)..
- Working knowledge of computer skills including Word, Excel, Access: E-mail Internet Based Technology
- Solid customer service and relationship skills.
- A proven team player with a drive to succeed.
- ISO experience preferred.
- HS degree or equivalent preferred.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary requirements to amy.duncan@samsung.com