Underwriting Assistant

Company: Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Risk Placement Services, Inc. is one of the nation's largest specialty wholesale insurance brokerage firms. We work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Our employees are fueled by a culture built around teamwork, creativity and responsiveness.Position Summary:Assists Account Manager, Account Executives, Producers, Brokers in servicing designated group of clients or book of business as it relates to marketing, claims, administration, and sales. Typically assigned to accounts having less complex needs with no renewal goals associated with assigned accounts. Under direction of more senior staff, provides administrative support to an assigned group of clients. Resolves customer service inquiries that require research and interactions with carriers or agents. Generally requires assistance when resolving more complex problems. Day-to-day client contacts are generally mid- or lower-level client staff and contact with clients. Responds to client questions and maintains a log of conversations. Markets new and renewal accounts according to company procedures. Evaluates all proposals to include in spreadsheets. Prepares renewals and client information presentations and assists in preparing RFP responses. May provide guidance and direction to Customer Service Reps or administrative support.Required:* High School Diploma/GED and 1 or more years of related experienceDesired:* Appropriate licenseWork Traits:* Understanding of the insurance brokerage business and customer service processes/tasks

U.S. Eligibility Requirements:* Submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered.* Are you 18 years of age or older or can you demonstrate legal capacity to enter a contract?* Willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.* Unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S. For U.S. employment opportunities, Risk Placement Services, Inc. hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H, or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. RPS will require proof of work authorization.* Willing to execute RPS' Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure.RPS offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more.Risk Placement Services believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, gender, gender identity / expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Risk Placement Services will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.Additional Information

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