Underwriting Assistant jobs in York, PA

Who We Are

For over 70 years, Glatfelter Insurance Group has believed in doing the right thing for our clients, agents, communities and associates. This founding principle has enabled Glatfelter to grow from the kitchen-table, one-man-operation as it began, to one of the largest managing general agencies in the U.S. with nearly 500 associates across the country, a distribution network of over 4,500 independent brokers and more than 30,000 clients. It is what drives us to innovate—the desire to deliver the best for our clients. Founded as The Glatfelter Agency, which is still in operation, the program basis of Glatfelter Insurance Group, Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS), was founded in 1969. Throughout the years, Glatfelter has expanded to include specialized program business inclusive of public entities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and religious organizations. Glatfelter provides their insureds with comprehensive insurance solutions including property, casualty, life insurance, and more

About the Position

Glatfelter Insurance Group is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our Worker’s Compensation underwriting team.  Our new team member will assist Underwriters by entering data into the policy rating and issuance system for new business, renewals, and endorsements.  The responsibilities include clearing, rating, file setup, policy issuance/endorsement/cancellation processing, data entry, pulling loss runs, and providing exemplary customer service to our brokers through regular correspondence.

This is a York-based position, and our new team member will be reporting to the office at least 3 days per week.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of Workers Compensation line of business preferred, including NCCI and state bureau websites.
• Ability to process work with high accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a property-casualty agency or company is preferred. 
• Proficient technical knowledge in using software systems required in the performance of their position including Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to speak and write in a grammatically correct, understandable manner in order to process assigned correspondence and effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals both internally and externally including customers and agents.
• The ability to process a heavy volume of detailed work on multiple systems requiring considerable concentration while meeting departmental standards for accuracy and production is necessary.
• Mathematical ability required to perform rating functions 
• Analytical ability required to identify and resolve problems and make decisions within specified scope of authority.
• Ability to organize and effectively prioritize work to maintain consistent quality and quantity of work.
• Highly motivated individual who is not afraid to ask questions or be proactive in problem solving, embracing challenges.

Education Requirements 

Graduation from high school with appropriate course work in English and Math leading to proficiency in verbal and written communications skills.

Workers Compensation education or applicable insurance designations a plus

Why Choose Glatfelter?

Glatfelter is honored to have been named a Best Place to Work in PA since 2005. We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. In addition to 17 paid holidays, (which includes a personal holiday and mental health and wellness day) we provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and volunteer needs.  

We believe in fostering our associates' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for associates to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible associates to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Glatfelter Insurance Group to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At Glatfelter, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability.  Glatfelter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.