Underwriting Associate- E&S Property

Are you looking to become a part of a team that will allow you to grow in the insurance industry?  Do you value being a competent partner to the underwriting team and assist in getting quotes completed?  Start your Swiss Re career here with our Underwriting Associate position in E&S.

About the Role

Are you eager to learn and can adapt quickly to change?  Then apply for this dynamic entry-level position supporting the high-volume North American Excess & Surplus Property group.  You will be responsible for processing policy transactions and providing administrative, technical & analytical assistance to underwriters and wholesale brokers nationwide.  Your performance and contributions will have a direct impact on the productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the underwriting team.

• Collaborate internally with underwriting, accounting, and claims teams to investigate open issues and deliver timely customer service to external clients.
• Conduct preliminary analysis on renewal deals prior to underwriter review.
• Draft and issue policies & endorsements, including validating premium calculations and updating internal systems.
• Perform assigned tasks according to standard operating procedures and established deadlines, delegating to offshore Operations teams when possible.
• Review account data for completeness and accuracy, correcting errors and notifying manager of any trending inconsistencies.
• Generate and maintain electronic account records and documents, utilizing compliant systems, tools, and templates.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and training to learn processes, guidelines, and skills needed to support underwriting team.  Occasional (<5%) travel may be requested.
• Participate on special projects, as assigned.

About the Team

North America E&S Property Business Services is a knowledgeable and dedicated team who operationally supports Underwriters in providing non-admitted insurance coverage and capacity for hard-to-place risks.  We handle a large volume of accounts and coordinate with wholesale brokers nationwide to service insurance policies for a wide range of occupancies across multiple industries. 

About You

Essentials 

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience is a plus.

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF editing software.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills to develop professional relationships in a global environment.
• Outstanding attention to detail to identify errors and discrepancies while working with multiple sources of information.
• Ability to organize, evaluate, and prioritize personal workload while managing multiple accounts.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a group, as well as in a matrix environment.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with commercial property insurance principles and practices is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to frequent technical and operational improvements.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, clerical procedures, and general economic & accounting principles.

The position will be located in our Kansas City, MO office. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average. 

This role will be unable to offer any assistance with relocation or visa sponsorship.