Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant-MO
Columbia Insurance
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Columbia, MO
Contract type: Full time
Description
Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary for this position is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, acquired skills, experience, education, and certifications/designations. This position may be eligible for annual merit increases and participation in our bonus program.
What are we looking for?
Columbia Insurance is searching for a Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant. In this position you will be assisting underwriters in the rating, evaluation and processing of new business applications, quotes, endorsements, and renewals.
Who we are and what we do?
Here at Columbia Insurance, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Which is why our robust employee benefits and fun, family-like culture is something we pride ourselves on. Our commitment to our mission revolves around building and maintaining enduring relationships with our customers, and the only way to achieve that is by bringing together a team of skilled, passionate, and talented individuals.
Why us?
Our legacy has roots back to 1889 when we first became part of the mutual insurance movement in the Midwest. Today, our extensive heritage resonates nationwide, as we proudly serve customers in 14 states across the country.
Essential Functions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Columbia Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete the electronic application for any reason, please contact Mandi Giboney: [email protected] 573-777-4087
Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary for this position is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, acquired skills, experience, education, and certifications/designations. This position may be eligible for annual merit increases and participation in our bonus program.
What are we looking for?
Columbia Insurance is searching for a Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant. In this position you will be assisting underwriters in the rating, evaluation and processing of new business applications, quotes, endorsements, and renewals.
Who we are and what we do?
Here at Columbia Insurance, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Which is why our robust employee benefits and fun, family-like culture is something we pride ourselves on. Our commitment to our mission revolves around building and maintaining enduring relationships with our customers, and the only way to achieve that is by bringing together a team of skilled, passionate, and talented individuals.
Why us?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) and company match
- Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave, and supplemental sick leave
- Family-like culture
- Year-round wellness initiatives
- Company sponsored events
- Opportunities for professional development with conferences, events, and continued education
Our legacy has roots back to 1889 when we first became part of the mutual insurance movement in the Midwest. Today, our extensive heritage resonates nationwide, as we proudly serve customers in 14 states across the country.
Essential Functions
- Review applications, renewals, and change requests; gather necessary information and make decisions regarding risk acceptability within prescribed limits of authority
- Communicate with agents regarding risk acceptance, declination or modifications within prescribed limits of authority
- Learn, through education and training, technical information regarding underwriting, coverages, rates and risk selection
- Compute rates on applications, endorsements and quotes as necessary
- Review and/or process premium audit statements to include updating the current term policy
- Actively participate in the system testing assigned to the Branch Office
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication and customer service skills both written and verbal
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Previous commercial insurance experience and knowledge of commercial lines rating and underwriting concepts
- Previous agency relations experience and supplemental insurance education
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of people in a team environment
Columbia Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete the electronic application for any reason, please contact Mandi Giboney: [email protected] 573-777-4087
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