A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.
Job Description
We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.
Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Underwriting department as a Policy Forms & Research Specialist. The position requires the person to:
- Review and analyze new laws, regulations, bulletins and court cases as assigned. Provide an analysis of the impact of changes on our products working closely with the impacted areas.
- Draft revised or new endorsements or policies as directed in accordance with Company standards and applicable state and federal laws.
- Prepare précis, agency bulletins, underwriting bulletins and form revisions. Assist with the filing preparation of new and revised documents with the appropriate regulatory authorities.
- Communicate changes to impacted departments and monitor to ensure that changes are understood and properly implemented.
- Assist with recommendations for technical product changes and designs for automated systems.
- Assist other associates with questions related to proper procedures.
- Provide regular updates regarding new laws, regulations and projects while consistently and efficiently managing projects to completion in a timely manner.
- Assume limited leadership responsibilities within the department for assigned projects.
- Consistently provide exceptional service with a positive attitude.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or several years related experience or training .
- Several years of multi-line underwriting experience and a basic understanding of insurance
- coverages and corporate philosophy is preferred.
- Ability to review, analyze, understand and explain statutes, regulations, bulletins, legislative correspondence, insurance policies and Company procedures.
- Ability to draft new and revised endorsements and policies in response to statutory, regulatory and Company initiated changes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing, with associates at all levels.
- Ability to evaluate problems, consider alternatives, solve problems, make decisions, organize effectively, coordinate changes and meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and have proficiency in Company documentation software, spreadsheets, database applications, document management software and Internet research.
- The ability to train others upon the request.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional business image.
Benefits
Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.
*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.
