National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group. As one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, we offer risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of transportation classes. Our offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. We are proud to be a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. It is because of our talented and dedicated team that we are able to live out our company values of integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment and collaboration with each transaction we make. If you are ready to join an engaging and driven team such as ours, we would love to hear from you!
Since 1989, National Interstate has specialized in serving the insurance needs of the wheels-based transportation industry. Our steadfast focus on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control and claim services has made National Interstate one of the most respected names in commercial transportation insurance today. (https://natl.com/)
National Interstate Insurance is looking for an Associate Underwriter to join their team. This individual will work a hybrid schedule out of the Kapolei, Hawaii office.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Assists in the review and evaluation of applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.Works closely with underwriters and brokers/agents to gather additional information, clarify application details, and may research and respond to questions.Reviews relevant data, including financial statements, property valuations, and loss histories to assist with risk assessment.Assists in maintaining underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.Compiles reports on risk evaluations, policy statuses, and portfolio performance for underwriters and management.May underwrite new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.May enter policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with template rules.Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory, and/or agency(ies).Assists with reviewing premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting.Orders and reviews required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.Provides information to Processing that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis. May issue, process or code transactions.Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements
Education: Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Scope of Job/Qualifications: Performs work under close supervision and technical direction. Performs standard duties utilizing often-complex processes/procedures on assignments of a routine nature. Possesses procedural knowledge and skills that enable task accomplishment. Demonstrates working knowledge of coverage and forms, provisions for policies written within the assigned territory/unit, workflow and systems. Foundational written and verbal skills. Works within standard, established authority limits.
Company:
NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company
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Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.