Primary Purpose:

The Underwriter, Associate will support new business policy growth for Personal Express Insurance (PEIC), a National General Insurance company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Generates new business opportunities and sells new business policies
• Answers face-to-face, telephone or written inquiries from clients regarding coverage, rating and billing procedures.
• Determines acceptability of new & renewal business per the company's Underwriting rules and guidelines using information gathered from insured, brush fire reports, motor vehicle records, CLUE reports, inspections and reisk notices from claims.
• Solicits new business and cross-sells increased or additional coverage.
• Updates rating information and verifies accuracy of policy information
• Provides rate and coverage information to prospective clients' inquiries.
• Special projects as assigned by management.

Minimum Skills and Competencies:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Property and Casualty Agent license
• 2-5 years work experience encouraged; previous customer service, sales, insurance experience helpful.
• Education equivalent to graduation from high school. College credit or degree helpful but not required.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize and plan multiple tasks and assignments.
• Must be able to learn different computer programs and software applications. Working knowledge of software applications (i.e., Word, Excel) helpful.
• Must be able to work as a member of a team as well as independently.
• Must have the ability to work independently to solicit and produce new business and seek new business opportunities.