Garage Underwriting Assistant

Universal Shield Insurance Group has an opening for an experienced Commercial Garage Insurance Underwriting Assistant. Our Garage Underwriting Department is seeking an accomplished multitasker who strives to deliver exceptional service to key stakeholders.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing insurance company with a collaborative team of experienced professionals who value teamwork, professionalism, and quality service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and communicate with various parties including agents, producers, and underwriting staff to support our underwriting efforts and take appropriate action within designated timeframes
• Ensure quality and timeliness of policies and correspondence and respond to customers inquiries
• Ensure electronic files are accurately maintained per company and regulatory guidelines
• Perform exposure comparisons, research risks via company and public data resources, and review applications to ensure accuracy of application, quote, and policy details
• Review garage inspection reports and manage necessary inspection recommendations
• Review policy performance for renewal business requesting additional information as needed
• Review applications and ensure the quality of policies and correspondence and respond to agents, wholesalers and other stakeholders
• Develop personal industry skills and knowledge to meet the company’s culture and expectations of continuous learning and career enrichment
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current commercial insurance market trends, conditions, competitive intelligence, and product and service innovations
• Ability to interact collaboratively and collegially with colleagues, agents, and customers in a professional manner

Job Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma/GED required
• Two years of commercial Garage insurance underwriting experience working with small and mid-size accounts
• Knowledge of commercial Garage/Auto Dealer coverages
• Excellent interpersonal decision-making and analytical skills required
• Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks with high attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Continuous underwriting skills development. Professional designations are available via company-paid self-training through The Institutes and The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research.

Universal Shield Insurance Group offers a competitive benefits package that supports employees’ health, wellness, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical coverage with company-contributed HSA, dental and vision insurance, company-matched 401(k), and optional voluntary benefits.