Underwriting Assistant jobs in Vermont
Underwriting Assistant provides support and assistance to underwriting staff. Performs administrative duties regarding new and renewal accounts, risk assessments, and loss runs and loss ratings. Being an Underwriting Assistant may assist underwriters with the computation of rates and premiums. Typically requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Underwriting Assistant typically reports to a supervisor. The Underwriting Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Underwriting Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Underwriting Assistant jobs
Director, Underwriting
- National Life Group
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
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Director - Underwriting
This position is located on our Montpelier, Vermont or Dallas, Texas campus.
This position requires strong leadership abilities, necessary to effectively lead a large underwriting team, driving productivity as well as quality risk selection. In addition, this position requires superior relationship building skills that can effectively manage and strengthen field relations. This role is expected to contribute positively to the profitable growth of the company through prudent and profitable underwriting decision-making.
Key Responsibilities- Work on highly complex underwriting risks; provides guidance on the most complex applications to staff underwriters
- Assist in developing underwriting policies and operating plans
- Establish and maintain strong field relationships to help Distribution successfully grow sales
- Mentor and guide less experienced underwriters and assist in development of underwriting training
- Participate in underwriting audits to ensure regulatory compliance
- Coordinate and monitor successful collaboration with internal supporting functions such as actuarial, claim, risk control, legal/regulatory and other business units to ensure alignment with overall strategy and goals
- Participate in the evaluation and development of new and existing life products
- Work in a team atmosphere with New Business leadership
- May be responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as directed by Senior Vice President, Operations and Vice President, Chief Underwriter
- Work with vendors as necessary to ensure the department is well supported
- Bachelor's degree
- 10-15 years of life underwriting experience; preferred background would include designations such as FMLI, CLU or other course work within the AALU, LOMA or similar industry organizations
- Experience in signing-off on large cases exceeding five million in face amount
- Previous experience with simplified issue and tele-underwriting
- Prior work experience with independent field force
- Must be able to communicate in an effective manner, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated skill in developing risk management and underwriting programs
- Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player
- Must be able to prioritize management and field requests
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong business acumen
- LTC and DI experience a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; must be action and results oriented
- Must be able to pass a background check
Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.
Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.
National Life Group
1 National Life Dr
Montpelier, VT 05604
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Underwriting Service Technician I
- Vermont Mutual
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
- To perform a variety of commercial lines and or personal lines tasks - related to application entry/registration; processing money and non-money policy changes; processing basic renewals; basic cancel...
- 4 Days Ago
Assistant
- Simon Pearce
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Windsor, VT
FULL_TIME
- Job Details Job Location Headquarters - Windsor, VTPosition Type Full TimeSalary Range $ - $ Hourly Description The Pottery Assistant is responsible for providing finishing assistance in the completin...
- 3 Days Ago
Assistant
- Ideal Teams
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Shelburne, VT
FULL_TIME
- Position: Front Desk ReceptionistLocation: Shelburne, VTType: Full-TimeCompensation $22 - $25 per hour Opportunity for additional perks and raises after 90 daysBenefits: Access to chiropractic care, c...
- 19 Days Ago
Assistant
- LuBow Packaging
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Rutland, VT
PART_TIME
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- 20 Days Ago
DENTAL ASSISTANT
- Lamoille Health Partners
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Morrisville, VT
FULL_TIME
- Lamoille Health Partners Family Dentistry, a friendly and professional dental practice located in Morrisville, VT, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growin...
- 2 Days Ago
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Underwriting Assistant
- Chubb
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- KEY OBJECTIVE: Under supervision provide technical Underwriting and administrative support for less complex assigned Nat...
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Underwriting Assistant
- W. R. Berkley Corporation
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- The Underwriting Assistant (UA) provides set up and administration assistance to the underwriting team. The UA will assi...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Assistant
- Platinum Specialty Underwriters
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- Platinum Specialty Underwriters (PSU), a division of XPT Group is a premier specialty Managing General Underwriter (MGU)...
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Underwriting Assistant
- Zenith
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Sarasota, FL
- Candidate must reside in FL and be able to come into the Sarasota Branch Office per hybrid schedule This role is eligibl...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Assistant
- Berkley
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Boston, MA
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- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Vermont
Vermont is located in the New England region of the Northeastern United States and comprises 9,614 square miles (24,900 km2), making it the 45th-largest state. It is the only state that does not have any buildings taller than 124 feet (38 m). Land comprises 9,250 square miles (24,000 km2) and water comprises 365 square miles (950 km2), making it the 43rd-largest in land area and the 47th in water area. In total area, it is larger than El Salvador and smaller than Haiti. It is the only landlocked state in New England, and it is also the easternmost and the smallest in area of all landlocked sta...
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Income Estimation for Underwriting Assistant jobs
$47,183 to $59,878
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