Agency Underwriter I at Alfa Insurance in Montgomery-AL-36116

Job description

• Are you a self-starter, with a superior work ethic, high level of integrity, and a commitment to excellence? Our company is seeking a motivated Agency Underwriter I to join our dynamic team. Submit your resume today and let the journey begin.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the placement of business that does not qualify within Alfa’s underwriting guidelines or with lines of business that Alfa does not write
• Responsible for underwriting, quoting, binding new and renewal policies, and processing endorsements and cancellations.
• Communicate professionally with sales force, customers mortgages, attorneys, and other insurance companies, intercompany personnel, i.e. accounting, claims, legal, life, and other underwriters, etc. in person, by telephone, e-mail, and handwritten messages relative to additional information needed.
• Contribute to Agency profitability by following standard of risk selection to maintain an acceptable loss ratio with each carrier.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; college preferred.
• Six months’ work experience that required independent decision-making abilities is required.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, basic mathematical skills, and ability to convey ideas to others and learn quickly.

Skills

Required

• Basic mathematical skills

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
• Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for new hires
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
• Fitness center
• Onsite cafeteria
• *Benefits may differ based on employment or independent agent contractor status.
• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible healthcare and childcare spending accounts
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)