Team Lead ,Underwriting Assistant

Company: Sompo International
Location: Mount Juliet
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (Sompo International) is a specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, established in March 2017 as the result of the acquisition of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. by Sompo Holdings Ltd. (Sompo).Sompo's core business encompasses one of the largest property and casualty insurance groups in the Japanese domestic market.--In addition, Sompo is engaged in the provision of insurance services as well as other related services through its global network of businesses operating in 32 countries around the world.Sompo International is the international operation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo, which trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.--Through our operating subsidiaries, Sompo International underwrites agriculture, professional lines, property, marine and energy, and casualty and other specialty lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines, weather risk and specialty lines of reinsurance.As a leading global provider of insurance and reinsurance, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter most: our people.--Sompo International's headquarters is in Bermuda and we currently have offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Asia.--At Sompo International, a shared commitment to integrity, teamwork, agility, execution, and excellence define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain Sompo International as a desirable place to work.We are seeking a Team Lead, Underwriting Assistant for our Surety Operations Team in our Mt. Juliet, TN office.--Underwriting Assistants handle various tasks with regards to the overall surety bond policy management as it relates to developing positive relationships with agents, clients, underwriters and fellow team members. An Underwriting Assistant's job is detail oriented and the person must be able to multi-task being efficient in his or her work.--In addition, Underwriting Assistants are responsible for submission management, processing/delivering of quotes, providing binders/policies to producers within specific performance standards, and technical analysis of specific underwriting data to assist underwriters in the underwriting process. As a Team Lead to the Underwriting Assistants, this position is responsible for managing the Underwriting Assistant day to day, in addition to leading and developing the team.--All candidates must have critical-thinking skills to problem solve when issues arise.Duties and Responsibilities * Manage, coordinate, and assist a team of Underwriting Assistants* Oversee time management of employees* Conduct weekly employee meetings* Manage team and individual performance* Deliver team and individual communication* Deliver and document performance feedback* Coach employees on an ongoing basis* Run and analyze monthly reports for QA purposes* Ensure staff is following outlined processes* Assist in training employees* Assist underwriters with gathering required information from agent's* Provide detailed documentation to Operations Manager and Human Resources* Review documents received on bonds and determine necessary actions* Professionally communicate with agents, clients and colleagues via in-person, phone and email* Follow up with agents to obtain outstanding information requested* Calculate premium and commission related to new bonds, renewals, or riders* Run system reports and review bonds for potential updates as needed* Return correspondence promptly within 24 hours of receipt* Facilitate and work ad hoc projects as requested from leadership* Provide backup for Underwriting Assistants as necessary* Participate, create, and develop team's workflow and processes for accounts* Collaborate and partner with Operations, Executive and HR leadership teamsQualifications include:* 5+ years of experience as a technical/underwriting assistant or position with similar duties* Insurance experience preferred* 2+ years of leadership experience preferred* Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities* Strong written and oral communication skills* Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat* Able to multi-task and communicate well* Demonstrated time management, planning and organizational skillsSompo International offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/VVisit our website at www.sompo-intl.com

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