Underwriter Associate- Hybrid Schedule
Company: Sentry Insurance
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Applies underwriting policy, philosophy and procedures to
evaluate the acceptability of submitted or existing business.We are
currently seeking a result driven individual to fulfill a critical
role as an Underwriter Associate on our Regional team in Irvine,
CA. The Associate Underwriter provides support in a variety of
underwriting tasks involving the evaluation of new and renewal
business.What You'll Do As an Associate Underwriter, you'll work
closely with other Business Products functions and interacts daily
with the product and premium services, premium audit, safety
sciences, accounting, and operations support units to ensure
service and quality objectives are met. In addition, you'll:
- Receive and respond to phone calls and emails from agents,
brokers, and sales personnel regarding all coverage and transaction
types to obtain information needed to properly underwrite, price,
and program policies/accounts.
- Work on underwriting assignments such as loss and risk exposure
evaluation through the use of manuals, established procedures, and
collected information. Refer business outside of authority
limit.
- Apply underwriting policies, philosophies, and procedures to
evaluate the overall acceptability of risk to determine if it fits
Sentry's underwriting guidelines.
- Process policy change requests, renewals, and some new business
within knowledge and authority levels.
- May handle facultative reinsurance quoting, processing, and
issuance.What it Takes
- Associate Degree or equivalent work experience.
- 1-3 years of related work experience.
- Knowledge of underwriting systems and/or various software
applications preferred.
- Insurance courses related to property and casualty insurance,
such as IIA and CPCU beneficial.
- Effective communication, analytical, and mathematical
skills.What You'll ReceiveWe take great pride in making Forbes'
list of America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of
different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to
your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond
competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that
you'll receive.
- To best support our associates and our culture, Sentry is happy
to offer flexibility through a scheduled work from home (Monday and
Friday)/in office days (Tuesday through Thursday) after we begin to
return to the office.
- GenerousPaid-Time Offplan for you to enjoy time out of the
office.
- 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on yourfirst eight
percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial
future.
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Lifeinsuranceto encourage a
healthy lifestyle.
- Pretax Dependent Care and Health ExpenseReimbursement
Accountsto ease taxes on health spending.
- ExtensiveWork-Life Resourcesto lend a helping hand.
- Sentry Foundationgift matching programto encourage charitable
giving.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry
University (SentryU).
- Based on experience and qualifications, the pay range for this
position is $54,970-$75,555 annually.About SentryAll of us at
Sentry-more than 4,000 associates-have various talents, skills, and
backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our
policyholders every day. We're proud to offer a full line of
property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect
businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income. Our
headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and
service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to
claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a
rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for
ongoing professional development and growth. Our bright future is
built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904
and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures
ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the
largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the
United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading
rating authority. Get ready to own your future at Sentry.
Opportunities await.
Kasha DombrowskiKasha.Dombrowski@sentry.comEqual Employment
OpportunitySentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our
policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital
status, or sexual orientation.
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