Title: Underwriting Account Representative Location: Minneapolis, MN Duration: 17+ Months JOB SCHEDULE-CAN BE FULLY REMOTE JOB HOURS-Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Start time 8-4:30PM CST (but we are flexible on start/end time)
JOB DESCRIPTION The Underwriting Account Representative (UAR) is responsible for supporting the underwriting process for Renewal Client Customers for multiple lines of insurance coverages, including property, casualty, workers compensation, excess and automobile coverages.? This position is also accountable for collaborating with team members to achieve growth, profit, renewal retention, service, and producer/client management goals for an assigned book of business in the middle market segment of Commercial Insurance. The UAR will gather and analyze account information, interpret, and translate data into workbooks and issuance instructions as well as utilize regulatory rules to comply with corporate pricing strategies. In partnership with the Underwriter, the UAR will be accountable for documenting a risk narrative that conforms with the corporate audit. This individual will need to be able to interpret and model data for locations outside the US. They will also need to be able to understand underwriting strategies and apply accordingly to risks they are working on.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:
PC Skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Internet navigation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with internal and external partners in a multi-cultural environment.
Proven analytical skills and mathematical aptitude (arithmetic, algebra and basic accounting principles)
Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills which lead to confident decision making
Ability to learn quickly, prioritize work, and perform within time constraints.
Strong time and desk management skills and detail orientation will aid the candidate in meeting or exceed the established business goals.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple individuals on competing priorities a must
Basic knowledge of underwriting principles and policy forms is a plus
Ability to work independently within a team/group environment with ability to collaborate with others.
Ability to adapt to fast paced environment
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
College degree and/or underwriting exposure preferred
3-5 years of insurance experience preferred
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $23.21/hr.
