Underwriting Assistant bei Palomar Specialty Insurance Company

Description

We are Hiring! 

Underwriting Assistant

Location: La Jolla, CA

Why choose Palomar? 

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes self-motivated individuals to our thriving company. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.

Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.

Want to learn more about our exciting journey? Go to plmr.com to learn more. Investor Relations - Palomar Holdings, Inc. (palomarspecialty.com)

The Details:

The Underwriting Assistant reports to the Manager, Underwriting and is responsible for providing underwriters with information necessary to make underwriting and pricing decisions (e.g. data entry, clearance, additional information from agents/brokers, modeling, mapping, and other administrative support from initial submission through policy issuance and renewal). This position provides support within established process workflows and guidelines that are responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention, and service goals. Candidates applying for this position need to have a strong customer service focus mindset combined with the ability to manage responsibilities in a timely, accurate, professional, and consistent manner. 

What will you do? (Job Duties)

· Perform data entry, maintain service diaries, manage account clearance, and support renewal templating processes

· Update and maintain transaction logs, account documentation (ensuring accuracy and organized files), and internal information systems

· Support underwriters by assembling and processing quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and billing communications

· Communicate with brokers and agents to gather additional account information and provide updates on account status

Provide general administrative support to underwriters and other internal teams as needed 

Requirements

What we are looking for: (Experience)

· Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service

· Collaborative mindset with adaptability to changing priorities

· Proactive approach to achieving results and supporting team goals

· Ability to quickly learn and navigate various technical platforms

· Minimum of 2 years of experience in the insurance industry or related financial services

· Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

· Professional, analytical, and flexible approach to work

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines

We love people who want to: 

· Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.

· Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.

· Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality. 

· Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.

· Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.

· If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!

· Zoom in and out between strategic and tactical

· Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress

· Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

What will you get in return? 

· Full Suite of Medical Benefits 

· Long Term Financial Incentives: All team members receive company equity.

· 401k with 3.5% automatic fully vested Employer Contribution 

· Competitive PTO + Holiday Program

· Hybrid Work Environment 

· Professional Development Assistance  

· Career Exploration Opportunities

· Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)

· To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com 

Diversity at Palomar

At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.

We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion yield greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively. Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them.

Accommodations:

Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability (both visible and invisible) can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.

For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls or agency solicitation please

Pay Range: $49,000-$74,000

The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

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