What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Insurance Renewal Underwriter- MGA position at The Jonus Group?
Job Description
COMMERCIAL RENEWAL UNDERWRITER - COMMERCIAL LINES
Job Summary
Established and growing Wholesale MGA is seeking a Renewal Underwriter to join and grow with their team! This position supports underwriters in the renewal processing of insurance policies, primarily within a wholesale insurance setting.
This role is critical in streamlining the underwriting process and retaining accounts, ensuring that client applications and documentation meet the requirements for timely and accurate decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
COMMERCIAL RENEWAL UNDERWRITER - COMMERCIAL LINES
Job Summary
Established and growing Wholesale MGA is seeking a Renewal Underwriter to join and grow with their team! This position supports underwriters in the renewal processing of insurance policies, primarily within a wholesale insurance setting.
This role is critical in streamlining the underwriting process and retaining accounts, ensuring that client applications and documentation meet the requirements for timely and accurate decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Documentation and Data Entry
- Prepare, review, and process insurance applications, renewals, and endorsements.
- Enter policy and client information into the company’s system accurately and promptly.
- Organize and maintain client files, policy documentation, and supporting materials.
- Underwriting Support
- Assist underwriters by gathering relevant information for risk analysis and policy pricing.
- Prepare quotes, proposals, and binders for review by the underwriter.
- Assist with premium calculations, policy issuance, and other underwriting tasks.
- Communication and Coordination
- Act as a point of contact between underwriters, agents, and brokers, providing updates on application statuses and gathering additional information as needed.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to resolve any underwriting issues or discrepancies.
- Ensure prompt and professional communication with clients, brokers, and carriers.
- Policy Renewals and Endorsements
- Monitor renewal dates and ensure timely preparation and submission of renewal documentation.
- Process endorsements, modifications, and cancellations in accordance with policy terms and underwriting guidelines.
- Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure all documents and processes comply with regulatory and company standards.
- Prepare and maintain underwriting reports, tracking key metrics, application statuses, and policy data for management review.
- Administrative Support
- Perform various administrative tasks to support the underwriters, such as scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, and maintaining records.
- Assist in special projects as assigned by the underwriting team or management.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience in insurance underwriting or administrative roles is beneficial, especially in a wholesale or commercial insurance environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiar with underwriting or insurance software.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret data to assist underwriters in assessing risk.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to coordinate with brokers, agents, and internal teams.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy for data entry and reviewing application materials.
- Organizational Skills: Effective time management and organization skills to handle multiple applications and renewals simultaneously.