Albany, NY, 12260, USA
200 days ago
Underwriter, Albany
Job Summary: This position is involved in the review and appraisal of applications for  insurance  placement . Uses knowledge and independent judgment to determine eligibility of risks when compared to guidelines of programs available. Interacts with Companies and Brokers via telephone, e-mail, regular mail and personal contact. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Reviews applications for insurance coverage, reports from loss control consultants and other information to determine if application is acceptable for the program(s) available. + Evaluate the experience of a risk against the class of business under review. + Evaluate the loss potential due to catastrophe, severity, and/or frequency. + May rate policies or check previously rated policies for proper rating. + Utilizes knowledge of automated systems to develop information for new or renewal policies. + Prepares quotations for agents and answers questions from agents, policyholder, or prospects. + Assists agents with comments or questions about applications and the likelihood of acceptance by the company. + Reviews requests for cancellation, endorsements, etc. + Reviews policies for renewal consideration. + Request additional documentation necessary for the processing of an application, endorsement or cancellation. + Conduct marketing visits to agents.  + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: + Must have Producer’s License. + 3 plus years of insurance experience. + Prior exposure to insurance underwriting type activities. + Basic familiarity with computers. + Good oral and written communications skills. + Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details. + Resourceful and controlled assertive behavior characteristics. + Must have demonstrated negotiation skills + Technical knowledge of insurance coverage forms and their application to exposure. + Knowledge of departmental regulations and policies. + Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted underwriting practices. + Strong interpersonal skills working with Staff and Company Underwriters + Experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures. + Associated classes or courses and/or industry license, or designation. Visit Us On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jimcor-agencies/ View All Openings: https://www.jimcor.com/join-our-team Website: www.jimcor.com Powered by JazzHR
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