New England Excess Exchange
Assistant Underwriter
New England Excess Exchange, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
New England Excess Exchange (NEEE) seeks a self-motivated and success-oriented
Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant
for its Mid-Atlantic Regional Office located in Richmond, VA. We may also allow for a hybrid work environment after initial onboarding and training.WHO WE ARE:NEEE is a 40-year-old excess and surplus insurance Managing General Agency (MGA) headquartered in Barre, VT, and was recently recognized by Vermont Business Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in the state for the 3rd consecutive year. Recently, NEEE joined Bridge Specialty Group, a leading global insurance wholesaler. Comprised of more than 25 specialty brands with offices in more than 50 locations throughout the US, UK and Europe, Bridge provides its retail insurance customers with a team of seasoned industry professionals with extensive market access who customize coverage options and provide a wide range of creative solutions to meet customers specific needsOur mission is to foster mutually beneficial relationships with our teammates, carriers, and independent insurance agents. At NEEE, we give our teammates the opportunity to share new ideas, solve problems, and assist in strengthening our mission to build long-term partnerships with our valued agents.Employees at NEEE function in an open and collaborative environment. All employees have the opportunity to share new ideas, solve problems and assist in strengthening the corporate mission to build long-term partnerships with retail insurance agents. At NEEE, Underwriting Assistants are the key to ensuring a successful workflow for the underwriter and retail agent. We are seeking a detailed oriented, customer-service-driven individual who is team-oriented and performance-focused.WHAT YOU'LL DO:In this position, you will work with the Mid-Atlantic Commercial Lines Team to manage the insurance quoting process and communicate efficiently with retail insurance agents and internal team members. In addition to the Underwriter Assistant role there may be a need to assist with some in-house marketing duties including various forms of agency outreach. Responsibilities include communicating with retail agents, utilizing various insurance carrier portals, utilizing internal database tools, and assisting underwriters with insurance quoting, documentation and correspondence.WHO YOU ARE:College degree OR equivalent business experience preferred but not required.Property & Casualty Insurance License preferred, but can be completed after the date of hire either in a classroom setting or by self-studyStrong communication and organizational skills, networking and relationship ability and ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.Open to coaching and continuous improvement.WHAT WE OFFER:Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCompetitive PayGenerous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.Education assistance: tuition reimbursement, student loan payment assistance, scholarships for dependents of teammatesEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Time Off
Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant
for its Mid-Atlantic Regional Office located in Richmond, VA. We may also allow for a hybrid work environment after initial onboarding and training.WHO WE ARE:NEEE is a 40-year-old excess and surplus insurance Managing General Agency (MGA) headquartered in Barre, VT, and was recently recognized by Vermont Business Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in the state for the 3rd consecutive year. Recently, NEEE joined Bridge Specialty Group, a leading global insurance wholesaler. Comprised of more than 25 specialty brands with offices in more than 50 locations throughout the US, UK and Europe, Bridge provides its retail insurance customers with a team of seasoned industry professionals with extensive market access who customize coverage options and provide a wide range of creative solutions to meet customers specific needsOur mission is to foster mutually beneficial relationships with our teammates, carriers, and independent insurance agents. At NEEE, we give our teammates the opportunity to share new ideas, solve problems, and assist in strengthening our mission to build long-term partnerships with our valued agents.Employees at NEEE function in an open and collaborative environment. All employees have the opportunity to share new ideas, solve problems and assist in strengthening the corporate mission to build long-term partnerships with retail insurance agents. At NEEE, Underwriting Assistants are the key to ensuring a successful workflow for the underwriter and retail agent. We are seeking a detailed oriented, customer-service-driven individual who is team-oriented and performance-focused.WHAT YOU'LL DO:In this position, you will work with the Mid-Atlantic Commercial Lines Team to manage the insurance quoting process and communicate efficiently with retail insurance agents and internal team members. In addition to the Underwriter Assistant role there may be a need to assist with some in-house marketing duties including various forms of agency outreach. Responsibilities include communicating with retail agents, utilizing various insurance carrier portals, utilizing internal database tools, and assisting underwriters with insurance quoting, documentation and correspondence.WHO YOU ARE:College degree OR equivalent business experience preferred but not required.Property & Casualty Insurance License preferred, but can be completed after the date of hire either in a classroom setting or by self-studyStrong communication and organizational skills, networking and relationship ability and ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.Open to coaching and continuous improvement.WHAT WE OFFER:Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCompetitive PayGenerous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.Education assistance: tuition reimbursement, student loan payment assistance, scholarships for dependents of teammatesEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Time Off