Vaco is hiring for an Insurance Assistant Underwriter for a contract to hire opportunity with an A+ organization! This job is 100% onsite and offers long-term career growth along with excellent benefits. The ideal candidate is eager to learn; loves math; has a natural curiosity and is professional.
Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to rate new and renewal business
• Efficiently navigate in rating and issuance systems, including timely and accurate issuance of policies and policy amendments
• Adhere to all Company, Underwriting, State, and Federal rules and regulations
• Examine documents including declarations, applications, signed forms, Motor Vehicle Reports, and other policy documents for accuracy and completeness
• Interpret underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows and provide improvement recommendations as appropriate
• Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as appropriate
• Collaborate with peers, Underwriters, and other departments to promptly and proactively address business challenges and/or opportunities
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned
• Provide first level contact for external customer service inquiries

Qualifications

• 1+ year's experience of Insurance and/or Commercial Auto (Trucking and Public Transportation) Insurance industry experience preferred
• 2+ years of Data Entry/Data Processing
• Be successful in fast-paced, production environments
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer experience skills
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and Outlook
  

Desired Skills and Experience
Ideal candidates: P&C experience; military veterans; recent college grads ONLY if they are super sharp, motivated, eager to learn and start their career. Bachelor degree (without a degree, candidates cannot grow)
37.5 hour work week