Underwriter Assistant, E&S/Specialty (E-Risk Services Rockaway, New Jersey)

Nationwide is a Fortune 100 company focused on helping people protect what matters most to them. The Underwriter Assistant provides technical and administrative support to underwriting and management staff, reviewing policies and ensuring accuracy in documentation and processing.ResponsibilitiesWithin defined company guidelines and defined authority, reviews policies or sets up for internal issuance new and renewal policies from agents, brokers or program managers with binding authority. Checks policy rates or provides rating, forms, prepares coding sheets, requests missing documentation or information and resolves any discrepancies. Reviews for accuracy, agency issued endorsements, cancellations and reinstatements and/or sets these up for internal issuanceAchieves individual production, maintaining incoming tasks and queues within established standardsReviews and processes inquiries from other areas. Researches problems, and corresponds with General Agents, Brokers and Underwriters to resolve problemEvaluates or prepares inspection reviews within established guidelines to ensure accuracy of premium basis and exposures. Corresponds with agents, brokers or program managers regarding inspectors' recommendations as necessaryWithin defined company guidelines reviews for Underwriter policy maintenance items such as Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR's), underlying policies, reinsurance certificates, claims, and other policy-related reports for accuracy. Processes second and third requests and refers to Underwriter as necessary per guidelinesMay assist with rating for new business quotes when asked to do so by Underwriting. Rating consists of basic Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating, composite rating, experience rating, and any other types of rating required by the underwriterProcesses second and third requests and follows up on documentation requested until received from agent, broker, or program managerWithin defined parameters creates and completes agency audit worksheetsSkillsProvides technical and administrative support to underwriting and management staffWithin defined company guidelines, reviews agent, broker or program manager issued policies or sets up for internal issuance, new and renewal policies, endorsements, inspections, claims, audits and non-renewal noticesReviews various policy maintenance items for accuracy or processing and refers as requiredResponsible to research and resolve inquiries from other departmentsCorresponds with agents, brokers and program managers for corrections and outstanding file documentationDetermines the necessity of, and processes second and third requestsMaintains positive relationships with our agents, brokers and/or program managersWithin defined company guidelines and defined authority, reviews policies or sets up for internal issuance new and renewal policies from agents, brokers or program managers with binding authorityChecks policy rates or provides rating, forms, prepares coding sheets, requests missing documentation or information and resolves any discrepanciesReviews for accuracy, agency issued endorsements, cancellations and reinstatements and/or sets these up for internal issuanceAchieves individual production, maintaining incoming tasks and queues within established standardsReviews and processes inquiries from other areasResearches problems, and corresponds with General Agents, Brokers and Underwriters to resolve problemEvaluates or prepares inspection reviews within established guidelines to ensure accuracy of premium basis and exposuresCorresponds with agents, brokers or program managers regarding inspectors' recommendations as necessaryWithin defined company guidelines reviews for Underwriter policy maintenance items such as Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR's), underlying policies, reinsurance certificates, claims, and other policy-related reports for accuracyProcesses second and third requests and refers to Underwriter as necessary per guidelinesMay assist with rating for new business quotes when asked to do so by UnderwritingProcesses second and third requests and follows up on documentation requested until received from agent, broker, or program managerWithin defined parameters creates and completes agency audit worksheetsReports to supervisor or managerNo direct reportsBasic business policies, practices and proceduresGeneral understanding of basic analytical and financial techniquesKnowledge of underwriting and pricing risksKnowledge of company underwriting standards and philosophyVerbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of internal and external contactsAbility to recognize problem situations, identify underlying issues, devise alternative solutions, select most appropriate action and follow through to implementationAbility to prioritize own work/timeAbility to use PC and learn/use applicable systemsAbility to understand, perform and become proficient with automated and manual transactionsRegularly and consistently .