Underwriting Assistant jobs in Kansas City, KS

A winner of Best Places to Work in Insurance seven years in a row, Virtus is looking for innovative individuals to join our fast-paced, rapidly growing team headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Virtus is a next generation insurance consulting firm that focuses on middle market clients in a variety of lines of coverage. With locations in Kansas City, Memphis, Chicago, Ft. Collins, St. Louis, Dallas, and Austin, our team has a national scope and with a sophisticated client base that thrives on new ideas and our consultative approach. We're shaking up a tired insurance industry and creating something better: an experience that empowers our people to evolve, take smart risks, and face the future boldly.

About Habitat Specialty: Habitat Specialty is a Managing General Agent (MGA) specializing in the property manager and real estate market. We operate as a Lloyd's of London Coverholder in the surplus lines market, committed to providing tailored insurance solutions that meet the unique needs of our clientele.

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as an Underwriting Assistant. In this role, you will provide crucial support to our underwriting team by performing various administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth flow of operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do:  

•Accurately enter and update client information, policy details, and other relevant data into the underwriting system.

•Maintain and organize underwriting files and documentation, ensuring completeness and compliance with company policies.

•Assist in preparing and sending communication to clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

•Respond to routine inquiries and requests for information, directing complex issues to the relevant team.

•Support underwriters in reviewing policies and applications for completeness and accuracy.

- Identify discrepancies or missing information and collaborate with the underwriting team to resolve issues.

- Ensuring files are all named and saved in a consistent format. 

•Provide general administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the underwriting department.

•Assist in addressing customer inquiries and concerns, providing information on policies and procedures.

•Other duties and projects as assigned by the team. 

What experience you will bring: 

•Bachelor’s degree in business, Insurance, or a related field preferred.

•Proven experience in an administrative support role, preferably within an insurance or underwriting environment.

•Knowledge of insurance industry practices and underwriting processes. 

•Active insurance license, or willing to obtain license within 90 days of hire.

•Must have familiarity and good working knowledge of various Microsoft software applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams), Agency Management Systems (AMS 360, Epic, Britecore, Salesforce), and the ability to learn new software systems.

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

•Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills. Exudes confidence and sound technical knowledge.

•Willingness to learn and continue to grow as an insurance professional in an entrepreneurial environment.

Physical Requirements:

Habitat Specialty values diversity and inclusivity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive for an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

Travel: less than 10%

Why Virtus?

Virtus has a strong culture anchored by our Core Values: Better Tomorrow, Fearless Pursuit and One Virtus. This creates an environment of teamwork, excellence, and continuous improvement. Employees and their families enjoy great benefits including health/401(k)/dental/vision and unlimited PTO, among other progressive perks. 

Virtus is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees– so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the recruitment process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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