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Underwriter II

Employer
Assurant
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Mar 27, 2019

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Category
Underwriting
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Summary:


The Underwriter II underwrites applications based on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rules and regulations. Determines whether to accept, modify or decline a risk through the evaluation of information pertinent to the decision. Analyzes data to determine benefits and rates. Has contact with others to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions. Depending on area may have the following responsibilities: contact with Department of Insurance Personnel, create or review rating materials for accuracy, reply to Department of insurance complaints and Market conduct requests, communicate program changes to clients via bulletins, and/or review and recommend policy language changes.

Responsibilities:

  • Answers incoming calls from Agents, Mortgage Companies and insureds
  • Underwrites new business, endorsements & cancellations according to NFIP Rules
  • Applies underwriting and risk selection techniques to determine the acceptability of new and renewal insurance risks.

  • Responds to inquiries regarding underwriting processes and decisions, interpretation of policy forms and coverage's, and premium levels.

  • Uses clear guidelines, an underwriting manual, and established authority levels.

  • Makes independent decision within guidelines and procedures.

  • Works under direct supervision.

  • Selects from a variety of established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.

  • Distribute bulletins following the quality standards to internal and external customers for compliance or rate and form changes.

  • Stay informed on product changes through State Filings and possibly through other compliance related channels and take action if necessary as it relates to the underwriting function.

  • Under guidance from lead or manager, develop underwriting guidelines that are clear, concise, and which complies with state and federal laws as well as achieving company desired results.

Basic Qualifications:
  • 2 years of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) experience
  • Experience with advance flood insurance rating
  • Applies underwriting and risk selection techniques to determine the acceptability of new and renewal insurance risks
  • Responds to inquiries regarding underwriting processes and decisions, interpretation of policy forms and coverages, and premium levels
  • Uses clear guidelines, an underwriting manual, and established authority levels. Makes independent decision within guidelines and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years insurance experience
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced high volume team base environment
  • Experience with computer and phone equipment
  • Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude through a friendly and outgoing phone voice
  • Must have excellent listening skills and verbal communication skills
  • Capable interpersonal skills with a collaborative team approach
  • Familiar with MS Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Agency license (Property & Casualty)
  • Basic understanding of FEMA Flood Program a plus
  • College degree a plus
  • Bilingual a plus

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