Berkley

Underwriting Assistant

Location Name MA, Boston - 99 Summer Street
ID
2024-10276
Date Posted
1 month ago(3/25/2024 8:39 PM)
Company
Gemini Transportation UW
Primary Location
US-MA-Boston
Category
Underwriting

Company Details

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Gemini Transportation Underwriters is a leading provider of excess liability insurance for companies in the transportation industry. We offer excess liability coverage for all types of vehicles and excess liability and railroad protection for freight and passenger railroads and public transit systems. 

As part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the nation’s premiere commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we combine the resources of a Fortune 500 company with the underwriting expertise and personalized service of a specialty carrier. 

We are pleased to underwrite and issue policies on behalf of Gemini Insurance Company*, also a W.R. Berkley member company, which carries an A. M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and a Financial Size Category of XV. 

Company URL:            https://www.geminiunderwriters.com/

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Underwriter will be responsible for providing Underwriters with the information necessary to make prudent underwriting decision and to support the underwriting life cycle from pre-submission through policy issuance and renewal.

Key functions include but are not limited to:

  • Clear new submissions and maintain clearance system
  • Collect, organize and save new and renewal broker submission data
  • Manage due dates for quotes, binders, file set-up and policy issuance and keep underwrite apprised
  • Assist in setting up policies for issuance as directed by the underwriter
  • Review policies to ensure they are issued based upon the terms and conditions outlined by the Underwriter
  • Produce endorsements accurately as directed by underwriter
  • Examine and evaluate policy documents including declarations, applications, signed forms for proper formatting, spelling and grammar and accuracy
  • Interpret and analyze underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows
  • Assemble and maintain insurance policy files (paper copy and/or electronic) as directed
  • Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as necessary
  • Handle various requests and/or inquiries from producers and/or Underwriters through phone, in person, and written correspondence
  • Provide routine servicing of policies as needs arise including issuing of endorsements
  • Order various underwriting reports to compile data for the Underwriters
  • Inform Underwriters of any underwriting issues immediately
  • Perform administrative duties for the department including writing reports and business correspondence

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 1-3 years or related P&C experience
  • General insurance courses preferred
  • Up to 20% travel.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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