Underwriter

Job Title: Staff Underwriter

Industry: Insurance

Duration: 1040

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am to 4:00 pm; Friday 7:15am-3:00pm

Location: Honolulu, HI

Parking: Not Provided

Pay Rate: $65,000/hour Based on Experience

Bill Rate: $52.05

Description:

This company is one of Hawaii’s oldest insurance companies. Since 1915, this company has stood behind the protection and security Hawaii residents have looked to for their insurance needs. A big part of our commitment is to be there for the people of Hawaii. Our pledge to work diligently to be an important insurance resource into the future is carried out by an experienced management team. Grateful for the support Hawaii residents and communities have shown to us over the years, we remain dedicated to supporting the organizations and people in our island communities. We hold an A rating from Demotech, Inc. and a B rating from A.M. Best Company and is a member of the Ocean Harbor Insurance Group.

Position:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Staff Underwriter reviews personal lines policy applications, change requests, and renewals to evaluate degree of risk, classify and rate for insurance to accept, modify or decline following company underwriting guidelines. The Staff Underwriter serves as a consultant to producers, claims, processing, loss control, reinsurance, and marketing personnel for personal lines policy inquiries.

Responsibilities

Review individual risks and make decisions using company underwriting philosophy • Analyze underwriting reports as necessary for detailed fact finding • Utilize company generated reports and order reports if necessary • Review incoming inspection reports on a timely basis • Provide quotes for new business, to include changes, limits, and policies in force • Develop a plan of action based on policy holder document information/ inspection reports and company protocols • Specify conditions to be imposed on different types of policies, for example, asking that a property owner install a security alarm • Assist Management with production and loss results analysis • Assist Management with plans for agencies with adverse results • Manage underwriting audits within scope of agent responsibilities • Policy Administration • Write new business • Review new business applications, bind, and issue • Renew current business • Cancel or non-renew policies as needed • Administer policy changes and reinstatements • Order inspections on new business and renewal business and assign for review • Monitor audit reports for internal policy processing • Market and promote company business lines with existing agents and recruit new agencies • Record keeping • Ensure security and confidentiality of data • Assist any department with requests for underwriting information or DOI issues • Identify process improvement opportunities • Provide end-user testing for company IT • Participate as needed in special department projects • Assist with keeping premiums competitive • Generate letters of experience

Skills We Are Looking For

This position requires the following: ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; detail and accuracy; computer proficiency; ability to create spreadsheets and analyze data; organization skills; time management skills; an ability to work with a variety of people in a fast paced environment; manage, work and complete multiple projects at once; flexibility; problem solving; ability to work independently toward a common goal.

Education / Experience

A bachelor's degree and three to five (3-5) years' related property/casualty insurance experience (preferred), OR • A master's degree in a Business degree or related field, OR • Any appropriate combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

ID# 1668972

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks. In addition, the following health screens are required:

• Must show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. If partially vaccinated, or approved for a vaccine exemption, employees must comply by submitting weekly negative test results from an approved COVID-19 test (PCR or NAAT).

Interested Applicants: Please visit us online at www.staffingsolutionsofhawaii.com to view additional positions. Applications will only be reviewed for applicants currently living in the state of Hawaii and who are available for an interview with Staffing Solutions. #SSOH

Why work with Staffing Solutions of Hawaii:

• We are a local, award winning, and growing privately owned agency in business for 25 years

• Employees enjoy competitive pay, stimulating careers, and excellent growth opportunities!

• We have over 120 job positions including full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities inclusive with medical benefits options

• We partner with 100+ organizations in Hawaii, such as Kaiser Permanente, Bank of Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, Hilton Grand Vacations, KHON 2 News and many more!

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, including females, minorities, protected Veterans and those with disability.