RIMS Career Center
Overland Park, Kansas
Krak??w, Poland
Posted: 13-Sep-23
Location: Cheshire, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Salary: $61,000
Internal Number: EXCES002288
Description
Raise your hand if you’re naturally curious and enjoy learning about different industries and how their businesses operate. We get that. In fact, this Underwriting Trainee role might be the perfect career launch to keep you learning, analyzing, and growing. This position exposes hires to all angles of the Underwriting profession and will prepare hires to apply analytical skills to evaluate business risk from an insurance standpoint.
Building a strong career foundation is imperative to professional growth – that’s why our Underwriting Trainee program is designed to provide hires with the skills needed for a rewarding future in Underwriting. Trainees will be mentored by a designated coach to learn about the company, and the part they’ll play in making IAT successful.
This is a great entry-level career opportunity and/or a great position for someone with several years of industry experience who wants to continue to learn and grow in the insurance industry. Please note, IAT works on a hybrid schedule, working from the office Monday through Wednesday with the option of working remotely Thursday and Friday.
- Evaluating information to determine risk acceptability, price, and document decisions in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
- Making appropriate decisions based on evaluation of information.
- Effectively communicating and negotiating underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes and ensure understanding of company direction.
- Documenting decisions in accordance with business unit best practices and regulatory standards.
- Building effective working relationships with assigned agency personnel as well as internal company staff.
- Acting with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.
- Providing unmatched customer service.
- Driving new business opportunities to assigned agents.
- Manage small territory with mentor oversight
- Assist with various reporting and project needs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A four-year college degree or equivalent applicable experience (We will consider May 2023 graduates)
- Equivalent is defined as 4 years of applicable insurance industry experience.
- The desire and ability to travel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrated leadership, professionalism, organization, and time management.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by employer, now or in the future.
*Current IAT employees must have been in their role for at least six months and must have received, at a minimum, a “Meets Expectations” during their performance review to be eligible for the program.
At IAT, our fundamental belief is to a create a culture where all employees are heard and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and Diversity are not just initiatives, it’s how we live. We’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture. By embracing the uniqueness of our employees, investing in their development, listening to, and engaging their ideas, we are stronger as an organization.
- 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
- 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
- Hybrid work environment
- Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
- Healthcare and Wellness Programs
- Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
- College Loan Assistance Support Plan
- Educational Assistance Program
- Mentorship Program
- Dress for Your Day Policy
