Underwriter Assistant - RSGUM

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Employee Type: Full-Time

Location:

Rock Hill, NY, US, 12775

Job Type: Administrative

Secondary Location:

Years of Experience:

RSUM, a division of Ryan Specialty is looking for an Underwriter Assistant to join our Rock Hill, NY team. We are a fast paced, energetic and rapidly growing organization that offers a great opportunity for someone interested in further developing their career. Ryan Specialty has been named one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek, and has been named 2023 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business America.

Position Summary:

The RSGUM Underwriter Assistant is focused on the processing of insurance quotes through binding with minimal supervision from the Underwriter. At the Underwriter’s direction, the Underwriting Assistant is expected to process submissions with appropriate information and prepare the quote proposal for the agent, reaching out to the agent as needed for supporting documentation. The Underwriting Assistant ensures quote and binder documentation to be delivered to the agent is correct and of quality. In addition, the role reviews requests for changes in policies; and either collaborates or drives the process to evaluate acceptance, declination or modification.

Essential Functions:

May be required to hold the appropriate licenses for all marketing jurisdictions.
Assists Underwriter with renewal solicitation and renewal quotes.
Assists with new business submission with directions from Underwriter to prepare and market to carrier.
Review carrier underwriting manuals to make sure risk fit, enter all appropriate information into carrier quoting system to generate a quote.
Enter all appropriate information into AIM system to prepare a quote and present a proposal to the agent.
Ensures data integrity.
Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Set AIM suspense’s to order inspection report and/or subjectivities to Technical Assistant.
Prepare the binder, stamp with state specific stamping (if applicable), print the invoice and package with the binder to the agent.
Participates in relationship management of the agent.
Issue policies for carriers supplying online issuance capability, check for accuracy and quality and send to the agent. Send supporting documentation to the carrier.
Other relevant duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Insurance experience in underwriting with excess and surplus lines preferred.
Technologically savvy and data driven.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a highly automated, paperless environment, including specialized software packages.
Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with others to explain complex issues, receive and interpret complex information, and respond appropriately.
Ability to understand written and oral communication, and interpret abstract information.
Must obtain a Property, Casualty Agents license within a designated time period if not currently licensed.
Knowledge of insurance products and usage’s.
Knowledge of insurance markets and reference to markets.
Knowledge of insurance rating and underwriting procedures.
Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.

Disclaimer

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to building, growing, and sustaining a diverse workforce that is reflective of society throughout the entirety of the organization and throughout the insurance industry.

We aspire to cultivate a company that is both inclusive and equitable, where every employee is recognized and assessed based on their performance and contributions.

We strive to harness our differences and commonalities to better serve our clients, trading partners, workforce, and communities.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing goals. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce that allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance. We understand that you have a life outside of work. That's why we offer paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days. In addition, we offer paid parental leave and paid company holidays.

Ryan Specialty values a diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. Ryan Specialty provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Ryan Specialty is committed to a diverse workforce.

The target hourly range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00 hourly. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.