Underwriting Assistant

About Us:

At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team – we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview:

The Underwriting Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the business by performing various administrative tasks and providing assistance throughout the underwriting process. This role requires individuals with strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and be prepared for career progression within the company.

Responsibilities:

Assist underwriters in evaluating insurance applications and determining risk factors.

Provides assistance as required by the underwriting unit to support renewal and new business activities.

Maintain accurate records and databases related to underwriting activities.

May assist with the computation of rates and premiums.

May review incoming insurance applications for accuracy and completeness.

Follow up on outstanding items and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Creates letters, memos, forms, reports, dictation, certificates of insurance.

May include answering phones, filing, and processing mail.

Assist overall branch process.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

Thorough knowledge of office procedures.

Preferred:

Previous experience in insurance or underwriting is a plus.

Behaviors:

Detail oriented; strong analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

Commitment to maintaining professionalism.

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Additional Information:

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

Digital mental health services (Talkspace)

Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)

Training programs

Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing

Charitable matching gift program

And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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