Underwriting Assistant

Tokio Marine HCC•Wakefield, MA

About The Position

Help us insure it. Tokio Marine HCC is a leading global specialty insurance group, backed by the strength and stability of the Tokio Marine Group. With more than 50 years of sustained growth and profitability, and offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations, we offer more than 100 classes of specialty insurance—covering everything from the crops that feed us and the concerts that entertain us to rescuing travelers abroad. Guided by our Mind Over Risk philosophy, we empower clients to pursue opportunities with confidence while fostering a culture rooted in innovation, collaboration, and trust. Always Advancing, we embrace an entrepreneurial spirit; as Experts in Tomorrow, we anticipate what’s next; and by Reaching Out, we build genuine connections that enable our people and our business to thrive. Job Summary Under supervision, performs various clerical tasks to assist in the processing and renewal of specialty insurance policies and contracts for the Underwriting department.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as plan of benefits, bid specifications, claim reports, and procedural manuals
Possess and have ability to apply basic knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures
Good written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
Good organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Assist Underwriters daily in quoting and servicing accounts in an accurate and timely manner, within level of expertise, utilizing manuals, company policies, reference material, etc., as needed.
Provide additional data requested by Underwriting to facilitate pricing, along with premium and loss information for risk analysis and experience rating, where required from the appropriate sources (agent, production representative) as directed.
Issue various certificates, as required, in a timely manner.
Maintain diary and suspense file to ensure that all Underwriters’ requests are answered within specified periods of time.
Liaise between Underwriters and Agents by email or phone to obtain or confirm information to ensure accurate quote.
Assist in evaluation of renewals by collecting updated application information, updated loss and premium data checking exposures, values and rates, etc. as directed by Underwriting.
Prepare expirations and forwards to Underwriting accordingly.
Maintain declined and dead quote files, as directed.
Review new setups and binders, checks for accuracy.
Assist Underwriter in preparation of reports and logs, as required.
File and email quotes, agent correspondence, etc.
Liaise between Processing and Underwriter.