Underwriting Technician

Amtrust Financial Services, Inc. Scottsdale , AZ 85250

Posted 2 months ago

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Overview

Responsible for providing E&S Underwriters - Special Casualty with information necessary to make sound underwriting decisions (i.e., marketing, customer service and administrative support affecting brokers/insureds from initial submission through policy issuance and renewals). Provides support within established performance standards and priorities that are responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention and service goals. Assures all related support activities are delivered in a manner consistent with business unit customer service and expense management focus.

Responsibilities

Participates with account executives/underwriters in the renewal and new business activities that support marketing and underwriting decisions that are consistent with business unit growth and retention goals
Partners with account executives/underwriters to establish support needs for new and renewal policies (i.e., identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind the policy; create exhibits, etc.)
Manages account documentation (i.e., proposals, agreement letters, reinsurance contracts, collateral agreements, policy change, endorsements, cancellations, etc.)
Provides administrative support and other related services as needed (e.g., input account information into system)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or related field or commensurate experience
Strong desire to establish career path in the insurance industry
Ability to synthesize and apply a high volume of information
Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet productivity deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Previous insurance coursework, preferred

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

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