Overview
Underwriter I
Hybrid Work Schedule: Following an initial training period, enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week in the office.
Hourly Position
At CCMSI, we seek driven, talented professionals to join our team in delivering exceptional service as part of a leading Third Party Administrator in self-insurance services. We are proud to be an Employee-Owned Company, with a commitment to developing our team members through structured career paths, recognizing and rewarding contributions at both individual and team levels. With a certification as a Great Place To Work, we are recognized in the 95th percentile for employee satisfaction and retention.
Why Choose a Career at CCMSI?
- Culture: Our Core Values—integrity, passion, and enthusiasm—shape a work environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
- Career Development: From internships to comprehensive training programs, CCMSI promotes continuous learning and advancement within the organization.
- Benefits: Begin with 4 weeks of paid time off in your first year, plus 10 paid holidays. Additional benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, 401K, and ESOP.
- Work Environment: We’re committed to creating a positive, resourceful work setting where employees can perform at their best with manageable caseloads and strong support.
Position Overview
As an Underwriter I, your role will involve evaluating individual risks within your designated program to assess underwriting acceptability, making recommendations to approve, refer, or decline risks according to established carrier policies and your authority level. Additional responsibilities include:
- Policy Review: Examine client property and casualty insurance policies within CAST for compliance and accuracy.
- Data Management: Enter and update data in our policy management system, Visions, ensuring accurate policyholder records, FROI input, class code entries, and handling policy renewals.
- Reporting: Run and compile reports for policy renewals and data validation.
- Client Support: Address requests from internal and external clients, providing timely and accurate information.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous underwriting experience and a solid understanding of insurance policies.
- Experience with policy management systems and working in collaborative team environments.
- Knowledge in risk assessment or claims processing is beneficial.
Join CCMSI to develop a rewarding career in a supportive, growth-focused environment where your contributions make an impact!
Responsibilities
Determine the acceptability, quality and profitability of new and renewal business to achieve overall loss ratio objective. Refers items outside of authority to management/carrier.
Markets, supports and promotes program underwriting policies and objectives to agents, board and members.
Demonstrates commitment to team goals and objectives.
Provides timely, courteous and efficient service to agents, board and members.
Participates in available education courses.
Informs management of activities and problems within assigned program.
Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Data entry into Visions and/or iCE.
Provides all routine policy maintenance functions including, but not limited to, changes in names, addresses, terminations, addition of job codes and addition of locations for all clients.
Provides timely, courteous and efficient service to internal departments and clients. Should be able to communicate to carriers, brokers, information service, account managers, claim adjusters & customer service unit.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate degree and two years business experience or Bachelor degree required. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Organizational and presentation ability, professional manner and mathematical aptitude. Some insurance background helpful. Flexibility, accuracy, initiative a must. Ability to work as a team member in a rapidly-changing environment.
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required.
CORE VALUES & PRINCIPLES
Responsible for upholding the CCMSI Core Values & Principles which include: performing with integrity; passionately focus on client service; embracing a client-centered vision; maintaining contagious enthusiasm for our clients; searching for the best ideas; looking upon change as an opportunity; insisting upon excellence; creating an atmosphere of excitement, informality and trust; focusing on the situation, issue, or behavior, not the person; maintaining the self-confidence and self-esteem of others; maintaining constructive relationships; taking the initiative to make things better; and leading by example.
CCMSI is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision, Flexible Spending, Life, ESOP and 401K.
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