Personal Lines Underwriting Assistant (Hybrid)

Job Summary

The Personal Lines Underwriting Assistant supports the Underwriting team by evaluating new and renewal risks. Within delegated authority, reviews and approves underwriting referrals and property inspections for acceptability in accordance with company underwriting guidelines. Builds positive relationships with agents and team members to achieve department and company goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education:  Associates Degree or Technical or specialized knowledge or equivalent, related experience.
Experience: 1 - 3 years.
Knowledge:  Considerable knowledge of the general and technical parts of the job. Works independently.
Decision Making:  Makes decisions within position standards. Applies guidelines and procedures that require some interpretation in dealing with exceptions. Work requires judgment to select among multiple potential pre-defined courses of action.
Supervision Received:  Works under general supervision. Typically receives general guidance except for the most complex and or high impact projects where additional instructions may be warranted.
Leadership:  Works as an individual contributor. May participate in training less experienced staff.
Problem Solving /Operations/Direct Work Involvement:  Applies knowledge to help solve moderately complex problems requiring independent thinking with direction.
Client Contacts: Contacts other departments and or external organizations or parties frequently. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information on matters which may be sensitive and or complex to interpret.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prior experience in Personal Lines Insurance. Effective oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, and effective time management.

Completion of, or willingness to pursue Insurance related courses such as Introduction to Insurance, AINS or API.
Ability to communicate with customers, exercise judgment and negotiate in routine business situations.

If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the MAPFRE Insurance Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@mapfreusa.com.

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