Underwriting Assistant I- HYBRID Accounting - Pekin, IL at Geebo

Underwriting Assistant I- HYBRID

3.
3 Pekin, IL Pekin, IL Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$32.
1K - $40.
7K a year Estimated:
$32.
1K - $40.
7K a year 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago You spend at least a third of your day at your job.
You might as well spend it doing something you really love while working with a team you really enjoy being with, right? That's the kind of atmosphere we offer at Pekin Insurance--fun, fast-paced, gratifying, supportive, and collaborative.
Of course, it's not all fun and games.
Insurance is a serious business, and we pride ourselves on making people's lives whole again after a major disaster or even a fender bender.
It's that sense of helping people that makes our team want to do our best every day.
If you want to be excited about starting your workday and are ready to make a real difference in people's lives, this could be the right spot for you.
See what Pekin Insurance has to offer by viewing a short video here.
Position Overview:
The Underwriting Assistant I supports Underwriters in achieving established company profit and growth goals.
This position will field phone questions and inquiries from agents and policyholders, performing underwriting activities within established authority levels for all Personal Lines business.
(Hours will vary throughout the year as this position supports our Arizona office; either 8:
30AM - 5:
00PMCT or 9:
30AM - 6:
00PMCT.
This is not a remote position.
) What You'll Do Acquires, evaluates, and analyzes information in order to make selection and pricing decisions that are consistent with underwriting philosophy and in accordance with departmental and company guidelines and standards Reviews and processes renewal business, reinstatements, cancellations, endorsements, diaries, and other miscellaneous transactions Acts as an assistant to a specific underwriter, and all the agencies in the assigned territory Answers high volume phone calls with agents and clients Provides solutions to agents and clients regarding billing, quoting, and provides first-line technical assistance for uploading policy applications and changes Troubleshoots issues related to policy renewal conversions Works in a cross functional team with Commercial Lines Underwriting, Life Underwriting, and Sales departments to achieve company profit and growth goals Approves or disapproves requests to waive fees, installment adjustments, and release refunds Ensures customers have a positive experience by listening, respecting, and having patience for another's position Utilizes company de-escalation procedures when customers become disgruntled Acts as a brand ambassador that protects the company's reputation while resolving issues for the agents or insureds Performs other duties as assigned What You'll Need Required High School diploma or equivalent Typically requires 1-3 years of industry experience Preferred or Specialized Associate's degree in business related field Prior customer service Prior insurance experience Certifications & Licenses N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Basic ability to:
Process information logically Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems Work as a team member and follow directions Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines Communicate effectively in both oral and written form Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure Work comfortably in a fast-paced environment Work overtime as required Basic skill in:
Situational analysis and decision-making What We Offer We get it- You're looking for a career with a company that invests in you.
Our desire to enhance the employee experience through our benefits, work perks, and team-oriented environment made us one of 2019's and 2020's Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Some of what we offer includes paid volunteer time, reimbursement for industry certifications, flex time, potential remote work opportunities, and more.
Interested? Are you ready to join a team of people who work to provide exceptional service to our policyholders, agents, and community? Apply today! To view the step by step interview process click here.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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