<p>COMPANY SUMMARY</p> <p>The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) (An Amwins company) is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association, Ltd. (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its insureds under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.</p> <p>With decades of experience in the maritime industry and a strong commitment to our insureds, AEU is the leading specialist in USL&H. We've helped make safety a priority for waterfront employers for more than 25 years - and we're determined to help our insureds continually reduce risks for the benefit of their employees and our industry as a whole.</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY</p> <p>AEU is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of Associate Underwriter. The individual in this role will be responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Underwriting team and retail brokers. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily operational tasks and overseeing general administrative functions to facilitate the smooth operation of the department.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will uphold high standards, communicate effectively, and approach their work with professionalism and enthusiasm.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Process requests for submission on new & renewal Insurance products, analyzing for required underwriting criteria of company guidelines </li><li>Prepare new & renewal insurance quotes / confirmations at the direction of underwriting team </li><li>Creating & maintenance of various reports for business activity tracking purposes </li><li>Responsible for accuracy and maintenance of file documentation and compliance, utilizing paperless filing systems </li><li>Data entry into multiple internet-based systems for all aspects of policy life cycle (proposals, confirmations, policy changes, etc.) </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely servicing and billing of accounts, monitoring and management of premium related underwriting transactions </li><li>Manage communications with retail agents and insureds for required information and resolution of issues or questions </li><li>Collaborate with underwriting team members and interoffice personnel for meetings / service requests </li><li>Participate in training and development activities to enhance underwriting knowledge </li><li>Provides administrative support and other project work / assignments as needed </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Commercial Insurance experience preferred or College degree (Insurance, Business, Finance or related major or experience acceptable) </li><li>Strong customer orientation, high quality written / oral communication skills </li><li>Teamwork and Collaboration </li><li>Excellent organization skills, detail oriented / ability to multi-task in busy work environment </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis in Excel </li><li>Able to take direction well, work independently and with minimal supervision </li><li>Demonstrated track record of reliability and dependability </li><li>Ability to remain professional and confidential for sensitive materials </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</p> <ul> <li>An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred; a concentration in Risk Management, Finance, or Economics is a huge plus </li><li>Experience in the insurance industry, especially in workers' compensation, is a significant advantage </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <ul> <li>This is an in-office position where employees enjoy a comfortable working environment in a modern-classic office space with beautiful views </li><li>Named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for 5 straight years </li><li>Great company culture </li><li>Strong tradition of corporate charitable promotion </li></ul>