Assistant Underwriter/Towerstone Select

About the position The Assistant Underwriter at Towerstone Select plays a crucial role in supporting the underwriting process by preparing information for marketing new and renewal business, interfacing with clients and carriers, and maintaining proactive communication. This position requires a strong understanding of insurance coverages and the ability to analyze quotes and negotiate terms effectively. The role emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace and aims to provide exceptional customer service. Responsibilities • Supports and demonstrates IMA's core values , • Prepares information needed to market new and renewal business , • Identifies and assesses business that may fit into carrier programs , • Independently interfaces with clients and carriers to solve problems and answer questions , • Develops and maintains proactive communication with clients , • Reviews and analyzes quotes, and negotiates the terms of the transaction , • Prepares draft proposals, submissions, and quotes , • Monitors market changes and performs marketing activities as needed by Broker , • Maintains knowledge of insurance coverages, carriers, and their business practices , • Gathers underwriting information from retail agents , • Assists with invoice management , • Provides exceptional customer service to incoming calls , • Executes other duties as assigned Requirements • 2+ years of insurance industry experience , • Commercial underwriting experience preferred , • Advanced computer skills, to include typing, MS Office, and Excel software , • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, to include presentation skills , • Strong attention to detail , • Strong time management and organizational skills , • Applicable state P&C license required , • Excess and Surplus license a plus , • Strong sales and marketing skills , • Solid business acumen , • Interest in continued education and professional development , • Excellent interpersonal skills, both internally and externally Nice-to-haves Benefits • Annual Performance Bonus , • Stock Purchase , • Medical Plans , • Prescription Drugs , • Dental , • Vision , • Family Assistance Program , • FSA , • HSA , • Pre-Tax Parking Plan , • 401(k) , • Life/AD&D , • Accident , • Critical Illness , • Hospital Indemnity , • Long Term Care , • Short-term Disability , • Long-term Disability , • Business Travel Accident , • Identity Theft , • Paid Time Off , • Flexible Work Options , • Paid Holidays , • Sabbatical , • Gift Matching , • Health Club Reimbursement , • Personal and Professional Development Apply Job!