Administrative Assistant

Job Objectives:

As Administrative Assistant, support the Atlanta office with various administrative needs. This position will be reporting to the branch manager/Regional Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answering all incoming calls to the main switchboard, taking messages and transferring calls to the appropriate department

• General office work such as filing, photocopying, daily mail duties, faxing, typing correspondence, memos, reports and presentations

• Organizing and maintaining office/administrative files (also assisting Underwriters with file management)

• Completing expense reimbursements for Branch Manager and Underwriters, as well as AMEX card monthly reports

• Making travel and hotel arrangements for Branch Manager and Underwriters in the office

• Calendar management for the Branch Managers and Underwriters in the office

• Scheduling meetings and arranging video/conference calls. Ordering lunch for meetings

• Placing guests on the building visitor log and welcoming guests when they arrive

• Monitoring and ordering all supplies for the office

• Processing of invoices and payables for the office

• Point of contact for IT issues, copier/scanning issues, etc.

• Point of contact for building management and small scale facility issues

• Regional social event management

• Other duties and special projects as required

Requirements:

• Knowledge of administrative practices procedures and office management skills, as typically acquired through three or more years of administrative experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of business, including interacting with staff and external business parties

• The ability to work independently and efficiently

• Excellent organizational skills

• The ability to handle high profile relationships with a professional demeanor

• Computer skills including Microsoft office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• High degree of flexibility

• Punctuality and reliability

About Fairfax

Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.

About Allied World

Allied World, through its subsidiaries and brand known as Allied World, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions. Allied World offers superior client service through a global network of offices and branches. All of Allied World's rated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A by A.M. Best Company, A by Standard & Poor's, and A2 by Moody's, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A by Standard & Poor's and AA- by Fitch.

Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or their protected veteran or disability status. Please visit www.awac.com for further information on Allied World.