Underwriting Support Associate I (hybrid)

The Company:

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.  Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $1.5B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.  Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Boston, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, Chicago.

What you will do:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Underwriting Associate to support the renewal preparation process for all account sizes across countrywide new and renewal business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of underwriting operations, while fostering strong relationships with underwriters, agents, and internal teams.

• The associate is trained to handle all tasks associated with renewal preparation for all account sizes pertaining to countrywide new and renewal business.
• Analyze and completes preparatory underwriting tasks in support of New and Renewal Underwriting.
• Serve as a point of contact for underwriters and agents in support of writing profitable new business and retaining renewals.
• Work in support of strengthening and maintaining Profit Center and agency relationships.
• Develop and maintain a strong customer service focus/commitment.
• Frequent interaction with Profit Center Underwriting, supervisory staff, HO and agents in support of efficient and effective work processes.
• Communicate with agents, Profit Centers, and other company personnel relating to rate, coverage and policy information.
• Update and maintain manuals, special notices, and profit center and program exceptions as required.
• May serve as a trainer to other Underwriting support staff members.

What you will need:

Education: 1-2 years of office related experience preferred. Minimum high school required.

Experience: Demonstrate proficiency in various computer applications. Completion or willingness to complete insurance education (IIA/CPCU). Effective interpersonal skills are required.

Hourly Rate: $17.90-$20.00

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits:                              

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits 
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, nonexempt (overtime eligible) position.

As part of our hiring process, candidates who have accepted a formal offer must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check and drug screen; additional screening for credit or MVR may be required for some positions.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.