JOB DESCRIPTION

Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc (ISA) is a leading provider of insurance and risk management services within the Human Services Field. We are Located in Rock Hill, NY in the majestic mountains of Sullivan County.  We are seeking bright and happy people to fill our underwriter vacancies.  ISA offers health benefits, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and personal time.

POSITION

Underwriters are responsible for the underwriting and servicing of a variety of Social Service multi line accounts.

As an Underwriter your key objectives are to:

• Underwrite new and renewal business submissions and determine proper pricing levels for individual risks to ensure a profitable book of business within established underwriting guidelines
• Generate new business and improve retention of existing business through effective marketing, re-marketing and superior customer service, thereby increasing total book of business
• Review coverage change requests and utilize available resources to interpret coverages
• Provide superior customer service to brokers and/or insureds by responding to requests in a courteous and timely manner.
• Balance and prioritize work-flows, work cooperatively with other departments and support other team members as needed.
• Request Loss Control Surveys, review completed surveys, forward recommendation letters to the insured and follow-up to ensure compliance.
• Assist with special projects and assignments that may be required by the Underwriting Department.
• Maintain knowledge of ISA, producers, brokers, and clients’ methods of operations and procedures, which includes demographic, economic, and social characteristics to increase profitable market share.

Specific tasks include but not limited to:

• Screen, place, and process Commercial Lines applications
• Review applications, renewal requests, and endorsements for compliance with underwriting authority and guidelines.
• Initiate, screen, and prepare endorsement requests on assigned accounts.
• Handle telephone requests and miscellaneous correspondence.
• Process cancellation requests.
• Review policies and endorsements for accuracy
• Keep up to date on rate, form, and coverage changes
• Participate in seminars and classes for skill and knowledge development
• Order surveys when warranted.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least two years of diverse underwriting experience
• Possess excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong decision making, analytical, organizational skills
• NYS Brokers License

Interested in this position? Send your résumé to emily.calabro@siegelagency.com.