Underwriting Assistant (Remote, US)

May 8

Openly

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Premium, straightforward insurance

insurance • home insurance • independent agency • Exclusive pricing • insurtech

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Description

• Assist with the processing of non-renewals • Professionally interact with agents and policyholders to build positive business relationships • Collaboratively engage with underwriters and product teams as necessary to inquiry, instruct, collect, or maintain pertinent information to ensure there are no gaps in our process and workflows • Be the first point of contact for agents and policyholders with questions • Assist with the processing of cancellations and requests for repairs letters • Develop a thorough understanding of our policy forms, underwriting guidelines, and technical pricing approach • Participate in projects as needed, individually and/or in teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Property & Casualty insurance courses preferred • Minimum of one year of processing experience/exposure to property and casualty underwriting • Ability to manage confidential information appropriately and professionally • Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and is adaptable in nature • Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in learning new processes and working in a fast-paced startup • Strong business acumen, analytical and project management skills • Familiarity with Google Suite is a plus • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, including excellent phone, and listening skills • Incredibly organized with superb attention to detail • Ability to successfully support multiple projects and requests while delivering a high degree of service • Self-starter mentality with strong time-management skills who can work autonomously

Benefits

• Remote-First Culture - We supported #remotelife long before it was a given. • Competitive Salary & Equity • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Offerings • Life and disability coverage including voluntary options • Competitive PTO - 20 days and 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays) per year under the Company’s vacation and holiday policies. • Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave based on meeting eligibility requirements (Birthing parents may be eligible for additional leave through STD) • 401K Company Contribution - Openly contributes 3% of the employee's gross income, even if the employee does not contribute. • Work-from-home stipend - We provide a $1,500 allowance to spend on setting up your home workplace • Annual Professional Development Fund: Each employee has $2,000 in professional development (PD) funds to spend on activities or resources annually. We want each Openly employee to achieve personal and professional success and to feel supported, confident, and informed about improving their efficiency and productivity. • Be Well Program - Employees receive $50 per month to use towards your overall well-being • Paid Volunteer Service Hours • Referral Program and Reward