Commercial Lines - Key Accounts Underwriting Assistant

Title: Commercial Lines - Key Accounts Underwriting Assistant

Location: Fairfield OH United States

Job Description:

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we're looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person.

If you're ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Build your future with us

Our Commercial Key Accounts department is currently seeking underwriting assistants. Underwriting assistants support account executives in all aspects of new business, renewal and post-issue transactions. This position is based at our Headquarters in Fairfield, OH.

Many departments at our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, offer hybrid work options, empowering associates to work from home several days a week. Depending on your role and responsibilities, hybrid options may be available for those working at headquarters.

The pay rate for this position is $21.63 an hour. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and individual performance.

Be ready to:

• assist account executives in all aspects of file preparation to include:

• gather and evaluate relevant information regarding exposure and controls

• document and analyze claims information for loss rating

• run and review MVRs; decide on exclusions

• follow-up for signed forms, confirm agency licensing is in place, process motor carrier filings

• create account proposal for review

• apply knowledge of coverage forms and guidelines in evaluation of change requests

• become proficient in a variety of systems and reports

• provide quality review of quotes and issued policies

• manage revisions to quotes to ensure integrity of the information and to eliminate discrepancies

• communicate with agency partners on behalf of the account executive to gather and relay information

• collaborate with account executives and managers to ensure compliance with state guidance and appropriate application of coverage

• draft detailed bind, issue, and booking instructions

• partner with team assistants and technology teams to meet service level agreements

• handle special projects and assignments as directed

Be equipped with:

• strong verbal and written communication skills to explain, persuade and present information
• the ability to multitask and the ability to prioritize work
• excellent attention to detail
• the ability to work independently and proactively in an orderly and timely manner
• willingness to learn and work with a sense of urgency
• highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• the capacity to develop positive working relationships with team members and agents
• proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred

Bring education and experience from:

• high School diploma required
• post-secondary degree preferred
• two or more years of insurance related work experience preferred

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you're new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional - all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices, and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.