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Insurance Underwriter Assistant

TEKsystems
$24.00 - $33.65 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 02, 2025
Description Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Within designated authority and following established procedures, performs routine selection, evaluation, and pricing of the least complex risks. Assists underwriters by communicating with agencies on routine matters. Requests underwriting and/or state mandated requirements, based on guidelines. Performs data entry of insurance application, including verification of information provided and compliance to state requirements. Issues and assembles policies upon receipt of underwriter approval. Upon request from underwriters, processes cancellations, declinations and reissues of policies. Upon request from underwriters, may review underwriting requirements and may recommend acceptance or denial utilizing preset procedures. May provide assistance and/or training to other Underwriting Technicians. May assist in special project work. May update the underwriting system. Qualifications Must have: -Ideal Profile: Underwriting experience, within insurance specifically. OR have work experience within the insurance industry such as: processing background, or desk management. -Microsoft Office: Word Doc, Outlook and Excel. -Excellent English and communication skills. Read, write and speak -HS diploma or GED. Plus: -Experience within Commercial Lines -Candidates that have completed designations /certifications such as AIS, AINS, or API -Knowledge of policy processing procedures and documentation. -Knowledge of applicable insurance products. Other important soft skills: -Demonstrated ability to work at high levels of productivity and quality. -Ability to work independently on multiple tasks. Hours First shift, fully remote CANDIDATES REQUIRED TO SIT IN CST Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.65/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.