Associate Underwriter Position Description
We are a growing company in an interesting and challenging segment of the insurance industry, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you have experience working in Property and Casualty insurance or think you would like to work for a company who is passionate about excellence and customer service, we invite you to send us your resume.
This is a summary and is intended to help a candidate understand the general concepts and responsibilities required for this position. Tasks and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed as our business changes.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Service all aspects of existing business:
- Process new business binders originated by new business underwriters.
- Obtain, review, and act on loss control inspections. Coordinate inspection requirements with Underwriters and company guidelines.
- Review, evaluate and process mid-term endorsements.
- Organize, review and service policy correspondence on active and expired policies.
- Work all assigned renewals and remarket when appropriate, as directed by the WNT underwriter.
- Aid and/or direct service requests from brokers or carriers as needed.
- Develop strong long-term relationships with our customers and carriers.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with the brokers and the carriers, as directed by the WNT underwriter.
- This position is considered a non-exempt position.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Competencies & Qualifications:
Skills are acquired through experience and training.
- Build strong relationships with markets and retail producers.
- Collaborate with team members and build positive working relationships.
- Possess a knowledge of markets utilized by Tuscano.
- Effectively apply guidelines from Company Underwriting Manuals.
- Understand classification of risks and the factors used to determine rates.
- Understand and explain basic insurance principles.
- Ability to prioritize work in an effective manner.
- Excellent customer service skills that align with our customer service expectations.
- Exhibit proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Required Licenses:
- Hold a current Property & Casualty Producer License or must attain within 90 days.
About Tuscano:
For over 50 years the Tuscano Agency has provided insurance solutions exclusively to our customers, the retail agent and broker. Tuscano is located in Greensburg PA, approximately 35 miles SE of Pittsburgh. We have been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Pittsburgh region each year since 2011. We are a growing company with 100+ employees, most of who work from our Greensburg office with teleworking options available. As an insurance wholesaler, we work with independent insurance producers in 21 states and Washington DC. Our work is fast paced with a focus on professional knowledge of the products we sell and a commitment to excellence in customer service. We are passionate about giving back to our community and believe in taking an active role in the broader insurance community. At the Tuscano Agency, we face challenges and every day we rise to face those challenges together. Every day we learn something new. Every day we will have fun together and care for each other.