Underwriter (P/C) jobs in Amarillo, TX

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
➢ Examines insurance documents such as applications, production reports, acreage reports, and applies underwriting rules.
➢ Enters information into the computer, including policy information, production data, acreage report data, etc. and updates records. Confirms accuracy of information against edits and corrects errors.
➢ Communicates by phone and by letter with agents, USDA/FSA county offices, field personnel, and policyholders to obtain information, records, and to answer questions and inquiries.
➢ Reviews and analyzes scanned document images and routes to appropriate work queues.
➢ Prepares, prints, and analyzes a variety of reports and policy forms.
➢ Assists with training of Underwriting Assistant and part-time personnel, as necessary.
➢ Coordinates and performs accounts payable and accounts receivable functions by:
▪ Examine incoming bills and expense vouchers for necessary documentation.
▪ Print and mail checks.
▪ Enter cash receipt data into the computer system.
▪ Endorses and deposits checks.
▪ Balances deposit reports to computer records.
▪ Prints and mails agents account statements and premium notice mailers as necessary.
▪ Pay agent commissions and make premium refunds.
▪ Maintain vendor files.
▪ Cross-train employees on Division accounting tasks.
▪ Maintain collection information on the computer system, print and mail collections letters and status reports.
➢ Performs loss payee functions, including checking for proper documentation and entering data on the computer system as necessary.
➢ Answers agents and staff questions about accounts payable and receivable status, agent commission statements.
➢ Prepares reports, debit memos, tax forms (1099, W-9).
➢ Assists with maintaining furniture, fixtures and equipment inventory records and pays bills.
➢ Researches licensing requirements for agents, tracks agent training hours and licensing as needed.
➢ Verifies licensing information for adjusters. Tracks adjuster training hours as needed. Researches licensing requests for adjusters.
➢ Assists with other duties as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
➢ Ability to accurately and efficiently enter information into a computer system.
➢ Knowledge of or the ability to learn MPCI program and the applicable underwriting rules and procedures.
➢ Ability to learn and understand what information is needed to process insurance policies, FCIC rules and regulations, policy provision, etc. Ability to understand printed policy information, such as manuals, handbooks, and actuarial documents and to apply information to work tasks.
➢ Basic keyboarding skills, ten-key skills, and the ability to rapidly and accurately enter information into the computer.
➢ Ability to comprehend agents’ questions and concerns over the telephone and to provide correct, courteous answers.
➢ Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
➢ Ability to effectively communicate and maintain business relationships with company personnel, outside resources and customers.
➢ Ability to learn and apply company terminology, processes, and systems.
➢ Ability to learn and develop skills in the use of department equipment.
➢ Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
➢ Ability to remain calm and professional.
➢ Ability to work well with people in a team environment.
➢ Ability to work from oral and written communications.
➢ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
➢ Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.
➢ Ability to use 10-key calculator.
➢ Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
➢ Knowledge of the company Chart of Accounts for proper expense distribution.
➢ Knowledge of the terminology used by the insurance industry and the company.
➢ Ability to train both new and current employees.
➢ Ability to respond to telephone inquiries accurately and professionally.
➢ Ability to use department equipment.
➢ Ability to remain calm and professional.
➢ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
➢ Ability to work well with people in a team environment.
➢ Ability to work from oral or written communication.
➢ Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.