Underwriter, Associate - PEIC

Company: National General
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

This position is responsible for the sales and service of PEIC policies and customers. They are responsible for the day-to-day interactions with customers as well as adhering to all underwriting rules and guidelines to ensure a profitable book of business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Generates new business opportunities and sells new business policies
• Provides exceptional customer service through face-to-face, telephone, or written inquiries from clients regarding coverage, rating, and billing procedures
• Determines acceptability of new & renewal business per the company's Underwriting rules and guidelines using information gathered from insured, brush fire reports, motor vehicle records, CLUE reports, inspections, and risk notices from claims
• Services existing policies as well as soliciting additional lines of business or coverage through cross-selling.
• Updates rating information and verifies accuracy of policy information
• Provides rate and coverage information to prospective clients' inquiries
• Special projects as assigned by management

Minimum Skills and Competencies:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma, or GED
• Current Property and Casualty Insurance License
• 2+ years insurance work experience
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize and plan multiple tasks and assignments
• Must be able to learn different computer programs and software applications. Working knowledge of software applications (i.e., Word, Excel) helpful
• Must be able to work as a member of a team as well as independently
• Must have the ability to work independently to solicit and produce new business and seek new business opportunities

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor Degree
• 5+ years in Personal Lines Insurance as a Producer or CSR
• Previous customer service, sales, insurance experience
• Must be professional and customer focused
• Must perform well in high-energy, dynamic, and team oriented environment

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas.

In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.

Job Requirements

About National General Holdings:

National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

National General is a fast paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial organization. Our team members live by and exemplify what we call the 4Es. At National General, we are Energized, Engaged, Empowered, and we Execute every day in order to provide an exceptional experience for our customers! We are passionate about our organization and the value that we add every day. A successful candidate with National General will embody the 4Es. Our team is poised to outperform the competition. We are National General Insurance and with us you can be extraordinary! Come join our team!

Companies and Partners

Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

In addition to a phenomenal career opportunity, National General Insurance offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k w/ Company Match
• Company Paid Holidays & Generous Time-off policy
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
• On-site Healthcare Clinic (Winston-Salem and Cleveland offices)
• On-site Fitness Center (Cleveland and Dallas offices)
• Subsidized parking (Cleveland office)

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas.

In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.

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