Underwriting Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Do you have an eye for details? Do you have exceptional organizational skills?

Are you interested in working with a team to achieve a common goal?

Are you ready to feel valued by your employer and rewarded for your success?

Illinois Casualty Company is growing, and we have an opportunity for an Underwriting Administrative Assistant to join us as we work to become the leading provider of insurance protection for the food and beverage industry in the Midwest. Participate in our Company’s 401k program, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Profit Sharing Bonus Program, and receive benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, and more!

The Underwriting Administrative Assistant reviews and distributes all incoming correspondence for an assigned underwriting team. This position is responsible for reviewing new business applications for accuracy and completeness, gathering and verifying information pertinent to the underwriting process, and recording this information in the Integrated Data Management System to support Company service standards.

Essential Functions

• Processing all new business applications, recognizing all exposures, verifying completeness of the application, and contacting agents when appropriate to communicate underwriting requirements

• Verifying accuracy of information on policy applications by utilizing a variety of internet searches to check and cross reference information

• Performing all data entry relative to the initial application process; entering application into IDMS, setting suspenses for necessary follow-up, and assuring timely completion of any outstanding items to comply with company service standards

• Processing all incoming mail, faxes, email, and inspection reports

Qualifications

• High school education with 2+ years of administrative training or experience

• Basic level proficiency in word processing, data entry, and spreadsheet application software

• Ability to prepare business correspondence with proper grammar and spelling usage

• Ability to respond to routine inquiries from agents, policyholders, or employees using proven verbal communication skills and customer service experience