Interested in joining a dynamic and growing company? At Lighthouse, we are committed to providing a safe, stable environment for insurance professionals to work productively, and provide knowledgeable service. Lighthouse is seeking talented candidates who are passionate about growth, helping others and delivering the best possible service to our customers and employees.
We offer a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including 401(k) match, FSA, medical, dental, and vision health plans, long-term disability, paid time off, and career development opportunities.
Summary of Position:
Contribute to the Underwriting Team to achieve profitable growth goals in conjunction with company financial plan. Provide technical underwriting support for assigned agencies and make sound underwriting decisions on referred and/or more complex accounts in compliance with company guidelines. Perform ongoing renewal underwriting.
Essential Duties & Job Responsibilities:
Identify, verify and process regular accounts, commissions (sliding scale or contingent), commutations, cash losses, profit & loss calculations as well as year-end and treaty-end related documents against treaty terms and contractual conditions.
Prepare and book monthly entries related to the treaties.
Be familiar with the company strategic portfolio optimization strategies and assist in their implementation, including assisting the CRO in the catastrophe management process.
Assist with agency management including monitoring of loss ratio, agency re-underwriting, or agency rehabilitation programs.
Actively initiate, participate and communicate system and product enhancements.
Maintain customer service focus. Keeps abreast of industry trends and activities.
Comply with regulatory and industry standards, including any agency audit and compliance needs.
Have a thorough understanding of the Agency Profile System and Policy Issuance System in order to be a key point of contact for any training matters associated with either system.
Report key underwriting metrics to continually update the underwriting manager and CRO of agency submission trends.
Report any and all adverse agency/producer/CSR (Customer Service Representative) relationships.
Qualifications
CSR 4-40 or 2-20 insurance license
Associate’s degree or equivalent
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years recent experience in P&C industry, preferably in customer service, underwriting and/or call center environment.
Effectively clarifies and resolves underwriting issues with agents, team members and customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Create and manage effective working relationships with business partners, co-workers and agents to reach desired business results.
Able to adapt to changing business needs and is focused on highest priorities first.
Strong organizational and time management ability.
Able to develop and maintain a positive attitude with a drive for results which are linked to company objectives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job duties of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with customers, vendors and personnel.
Occasionally lift medium to heavy objects.
Other Requirements
Friendly, polite, organized and efficient.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Adhere to all Company and department policies and procedures.
