Underwriting Assistant – 12month FTC Full Time NEW

• Provide analysis and supporting documentation on existing accounts to support underwriting decisions.
• Order risk control inspections and ensure completion by need by dates (1) Provide analysis and supporting documentation on existing accounts to support underwriting decisions.
• Understand corporate underwriting strategies and guidelines and understand their relationship to underwriting.
• Meet service standards and turnaround time with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Review of schedules and worksheets to ensure alignment with effective insurance policy.
• Assist underwriting with broker follow up tasks.
• Document current processing procedures into the Underwriting manual as well as establish & implement improvements.
• Update underwriting systems for upcoming renewals.
• Assist Underwriting to obtain information as necessary and ensuring timely process of business.
• Provide general file maintenance as required.
• Assist manager and underwriting team with special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Customer service focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work effectively with an established Underwriting team in a fast paced paperless environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Positive attitude that embraces change.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills; detail oriented.
• Knowledge of applicable insurance products.
• Demonstrated ability to work at high levels of productivity and quality.
• Measurement and data analysis ability.
• Ability to independently recognize, evaluate and properly resolve unique problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent Word and Excel skills.
• An understanding of Insurance coverage would be an asset .

Education & Experience

• University/College degree or equivalent business experience with interest and commitment to further education in insurance industry studies with a minimum of 1 year of experience

The Company

CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.