Small Business Underwriting Assistant

About the Role Donegal Insurance Group has an opening for a Small Business Underwriting Assistant supporting Commercial Lines Small Business Underwriters, to ensure that profitability and growth objectives for the company are being met. This position will provide new and renewal quoting support, processing endorsements and reviewing and approving loss control inspections; it is anticipated that there will be a high volume of time sensitive documents that must be completed accurately and on time to support the customer service goals and objectives established for the department Responsibilities and Duties Select, price and develop coverage terms for small commercial lines accounts to achieve profitable underwriting results and assist with providing leadership, support and coaching for the underwriting function Review new business applications to evaluate degree of risk involved Accept or decline risks based on company’s underwriting policies Review application for completeness Contact agents for missing or incomplete information Using sound underwriting judgment and technical skills, and continued personal development to meet the company goals of quality and timeliness Assist data entry unit on the processing of new business, renewals, policy changes and all other related transactions Interpret insurance coverage’s for agents and insureds; answer telephone inquiries from agents and insureds regarding coverages and pricing Maintain and establish good working relationship with agents and communicate underwriting decisions to agents and insureds Review policy renewal information to determine if properly priced based on exposure; determine if policy should be renewed based on company criteria Review and approval all policy changes submitted Assist other functions or departments with enhancing and developing existing products in order to enhance the underwriting process Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s Degree is preferred with a background in insurance or equivalent experience One (1) to Three (3) years of commercial experience at a company or agency level is preferred Commercial Technical Assistant’s with a minimum of 2 years’ experience will also be considered Demonstration of self-development through attainment of professional insurance designations, CLCS, AU, CPCU, ARM, etc. Starting Pay: The pay range for this position is $55,000 annually. The specific offer will vary based on an applicant's education, qualifications, professional experience, skills, abilities, and any applicable designations/certifications. The posted pay range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience. The pay range may also be adjusted based on an applicant's geographic location. The base pay is just one component of Donegal's total compensation package for employees. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Ongoing applications are being accepted. To apply, please submit your resume and online application Competitive Benefits Package Donegal Insurance Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, permanent positions including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage : Available to you and your dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month after start date. 401(k) with the first 3% matched at 100% : the next 6% is matched at 50% Paid Time Off : Paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays, & bereavement days Career Development : Including college partnership discounts and industry designation(s) reimbursements Additional benefits include company-paid basic life insurance; short & long-term disability insurance; employee stock purchase plan; and employee assistance program (EAP). Learn more about our full benefit offerings by visiting our Benefits page. Who We Are Donegal Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance products through a network of independent agents in 21 states and across several regions of the U.S. In Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, business is conducted under the Mountain States Insurance Group name; and in Michigan, business is conducted under the Michigan Insurance name. Headquartered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, along with four (4) regional offices located in: Athens, GA, Grand Rapids, MI, Albuquerque, NM, and Glen Allen, VA , our steady growth and successes have allowed us to establish a culture of which we're proud. Check out our Glassdoor profile where our rating speaks for itself: By joining Donegal, you would be joining a team of dedicated, hard-working employees, all with a common goal of providing peace of mind to our policyholders and being There when it matters most.™ . Work Arrangement With each department and position being different, the work arrangement for a specific position will be reviewed with candidates during a initial phone screening. For a position not requiring an onsite expectation at one of our offices, the ideal candidate must live within our Donegal footprint. Current approved states are: AL, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and, WV . (Please note, this list is subject to change without notice.) E-Verify Donegal Insurance Group participates in E-Verify in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah . If you reside in one of the listed states, please review the "Notice of E-Verify Participation" and the "Right to Work Poster" on the links below: Notice of E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)