Underwriting Specialist
19 hours ago
Brownsville
Introduction Welcome to Pronto Insurance, a flourishing general agency in South Texas! Since 1997, we've been on an unstoppable journey of growth, and now, with over 200 captive locations in Texas, California, and Florida, our expansion knows no bounds. Join our team and be part of the driving force that makes Pronto Insurance products a reality for all. Together, we'll revolutionize the insurance market and leave an indelible mark on the industry. Dare to dream big and embark on an adventure filled with endless opportunities! We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. How you'll make an impact JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * To ensure that all captive & independent agencies are correctly writing new and current policies * Communicate critical policy documents to our customers and agents * Provide world-class customer service to our agents * Understand, follow and enforce the Underwriting Guidelines * Fulfill incoming Agent requests managed through e-mail or service tickets * Acknowledge potential risk alerts within policies to management * Effectively communicate with Sales & Support Staff, Underwriting Auditor, Claims Department & Operations Department * Effectively manage and communicate various reports assigned by management * Provide Product & Procedure Assistance to Sales Force * Learn all product knowledge * Effectively operate the Pulse system; managing policies, processing payments, providing accurate information, etc. * Calls to and from the agencies, request inspection, review inspections and photos for compliance, process for notices and reporting EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * 1 year of Customer Service or Sales Experience * 1 year within a Call Center environment (preferred) * Bilingual English & Spanish (required) * Excellent communication skills both oral and written * Planning and Organizational Skills * Very strong problem-solving, data gathering and organizational skills; be detail-oriented, flexible to handle multiple and competing priorities About You Required: Minimum secondary education required, 1-3 years related experience. Preferred: Understanding of general insurance and legal principles. General knowledge of banking and accounting principles. Behaviors: Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!, • Life and accident insurance, • 401(K) and Roth options, • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA), • Educational expense reimbursement, • Digital mental health services (Talkspace), • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function), • Training programs, • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing, • Charitable matching gift program ___ to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.