Associate Underwriter/Underwriter in Training

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Braishfield Associates, a division of Hull & Company, LLC, is a member of Bridge Specialty Group, and we are seeking an Associate Underwriter/Underwriter In Training to join our team in Orlando, FL.

The primary responsibility of this role is to review new and renewal insurance applications to evaluate, classify, and rate risks for insurance and accept or rejects applications.

We have “teammates”, not “employees”, and our teammates make all the difference in our success.

Who We Are

Since 1984, Braishfield has provided a wide variety of commercial and personal products from the top specialty carriers in our business. Thanks to our successful relationships with many of the finest retail agents & brokers in America, we have grown into one of the largest companies of our kind. We are guided by strong ethics, honesty & professionalism. Our goal is to deliver specialty insurance products that retail agencies need at the most competitive terms, with financially sound carriers, on a timely basis.

Who You Are

You believe in working as a team and thrive in fun and collaborative environments. You have a client-focused attitude and value the importance of relationships, professionalism, and trust. You set goals high and aim higher. You have solid communication skills. You are detail oriented and organized. You enjoy learning new skills, systems, processes, and procedures. You are a great listener and are not afraid to ask questions. You believe that learning is vital to success. You want to win!

How You Will Contribute

• Build, expand and solidify relationships with clients and lead appropriate resources to address client needs, including risk and resolution of underwriting or policy issues.
• Develop and successfully acquire new business revenue from new and existing clients.
• Obtain prospects and actively pursue and create interest by telephone calls or making agency visits.
• Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property.
• Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes, and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.
• Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by agents, rate submissions for premium and terms, issue written binders.
• Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and high degree of accuracy.
• Careful review of inspections used to obtain underwriting information, quote rates, or adherence to company underwriting guidelines.
• Work with the Underwriter to be sure the forms on the policies are the current edition dates used by each Company.
• Telephone assistance. This duty involves the ability to answer basic questions an agent may have.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications

• 2-20 License (within 90 days of employment
  
  

Skills & Experience To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree from Four-Year College or University
• Sales & Production driven mentality
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Exceptional telephone demeanor
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to effectively work well with others
• Be a Team Player with a Positive Attitude
  
  

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
  
  

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.