What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Underwriter position at National Indemnity Company?
Company
BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.
Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere?
That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.
Our Underwriting Assistant reviews new and/or renewal policies and applications for acceptability and profitability within Company’s guidelines. They also receive, record and assign new underwriting submissions to Underwriters and assist underwriters with new and renewal accounts by entering information into rating software.
This position will be located in Omaha, NE Office and eligible for hybrid work after the completion of training.
What will you do?
Review and record new business submissions into ImageRight for Underwriting. Determine which underwriter is responsible for the risk based upon territory, agency and other items and assign the risk to that individual.
Identify and/or review proper classification of risk and may enter risk into rating software for underwriter review for new business submissions.
Examine and evaluate inspection reports, MVRs, loss data, audits, and other available information to determine degree of risk and identify risk improvement or need for termination and makes recommendations to Underwriters.
Communicate with Company Underwriters and Agents to provide quotes, instructions, obtain supplemental underwriting information, obtain necessary signed forms, and provide other assistance as needed.
What are we looking for?
High school diploma or GED or equivalent and two years college or equivalent.
Personal computer related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
2-3 Years Related Work Experience.
Basic understanding of Insurance terminology
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Who would excel in this role?
You possess great attention to detail.
You enjoy interacting with others and working as part of a team.
You derive satisfaction from accomplishing goals.
You have a strong aptitude in Mathematics.
We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development as well as companywide surveys to hear from our employees.
We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, onsite fitness center, an Employee Relations team ready to assist you and more.
Benefits, Perks and more! We offer a retirement and savings plan with dollar for dollar up to 5% company match, a paid upfront educational reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking a Learning & Development team.
Education
High school diploma or GED and two years college or equivalent work experience.
Experience
One or more years work experience.
Required Knowledge
BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.
Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere?
That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.
Our Underwriting Assistant reviews new and/or renewal policies and applications for acceptability and profitability within Company’s guidelines. They also receive, record and assign new underwriting submissions to Underwriters and assist underwriters with new and renewal accounts by entering information into rating software.
This position will be located in Omaha, NE Office and eligible for hybrid work after the completion of training.
What will you do?
Review and record new business submissions into ImageRight for Underwriting. Determine which underwriter is responsible for the risk based upon territory, agency and other items and assign the risk to that individual.
Identify and/or review proper classification of risk and may enter risk into rating software for underwriter review for new business submissions.
Examine and evaluate inspection reports, MVRs, loss data, audits, and other available information to determine degree of risk and identify risk improvement or need for termination and makes recommendations to Underwriters.
Communicate with Company Underwriters and Agents to provide quotes, instructions, obtain supplemental underwriting information, obtain necessary signed forms, and provide other assistance as needed.
What are we looking for?
High school diploma or GED or equivalent and two years college or equivalent.
Personal computer related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
2-3 Years Related Work Experience.
Basic understanding of Insurance terminology
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Who would excel in this role?
You possess great attention to detail.
You enjoy interacting with others and working as part of a team.
You derive satisfaction from accomplishing goals.
You have a strong aptitude in Mathematics.
We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development as well as companywide surveys to hear from our employees.
We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, onsite fitness center, an Employee Relations team ready to assist you and more.
Benefits, Perks and more! We offer a retirement and savings plan with dollar for dollar up to 5% company match, a paid upfront educational reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking a Learning & Development team.
Education
High school diploma or GED and two years college or equivalent work experience.
Experience
One or more years work experience.
Required Knowledge
- Basic math, rating
- Personal computer related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
- PC hardware/software capabilities and limitations
- Insurance terminology
- Policy coverages, endorsements, etc.
- Company and department practices and procedures
- Insurance related courses such as CPCU, IIA, or AU
- Company guidelines on acceptability and profitability for applications/accounts/policies
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Computer proficiency
- Work independently
- Work well with others
- Organize time and resources and handle multiple priorities
- Respond well to demands on time and resources
- Plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Research, evaluate alternatives, reach decisions, and make recommendations
- Work with detail with accuracy
