Underwriting Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania

Overview

NSM Insurance Group is the nation’s leading specialty insurance provider with more than $1.5 billion in premium across 25 specialty insurance programs and brands in the U.S. and U.K. For more than 32 years, the company has been exclusively focused on building successful insurance programs and continually seeks new opportunities to grow and expand through strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Relationships are paramount at NSM because we know that’s what drives mutual, long-term success. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and startup mindset within an established organization that continues to redefine what specialty insurance means and how it impacts everyday lives. Employees are given endless opportunities to expand their interests and skillsets, push breakthrough ideas and take risks. Our open, supportive environment gives employees the confidence to take ownership of their work as if the business was their own.

At NSM, we Build Success every day for our people, carrier partners, agents and insureds — because we know our success is built on yours.

The Underwriting Assistant will have daily contact with agents discussing accounts to acknowledge receipt, determine acceptability, gather information, rate new business and manage the pipeline.  This role will communicate with agency marketing representatives responding to inquiries regarding service and questions on procedures. This individual will work in a team environment to meet service priorities and due dates and provide reports, data and other needed information to the management team.

**This is a hybrid position, 2-3 day's onsite at our Home Office Location in Conshohocken, PA. 

Responsibilities

• Review new submissions for completeness, accuracy and make requests for missing information.
• Rate for quote within internal rating system.
• Issue and bill all bound policies.
• Process and bill all endorsements.
• Ensure all documentation of Underwriting files received.
• Follow up for required information.
• Interact with our agent clients to provide superior customer service via phone and email.
• Fully assist and support Underwriters in all aspects of their primary responsibilities and production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
• Previous Commercial P&C Insurance Experience; Rating experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO commercial policy forms:  General Liability, Property and Auto
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide superior service and maintain strong relationships with agents and represent the NSM brand.
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to self-direct, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates teamwork capabilities.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Working knowledge of computer systems (rating system, Pipeline, ConceptOne, ImageRight, etc.)