Company:

NICO National Indemnity Company

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere?  Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. 

A Brief Overview

Assists underwriters by entering information into rating software, prepares accounts, reviews, and processes endorsements and/or handles renewal underwriting activity. May serve as quality assurance technician. Communicates with agents for missing information, signed documentation and clarification of various items on behalf of the underwriters.
 

This position will be located in Omaha, NE Office and eligible for hybrid work after the completion of training.

What will you do?

• Review and record new business submissions into ImageRight for Underwriting.  Determine which underwriter is responsible for the risk based upon territory, agency and other items and assign the risk to that individual.

• Identify and/or review proper classification of risk and may enter risk into rating software for underwriter review for new business submissions.

• Examine and evaluate inspection reports, MVRs, loss data, audits, and other available information to determine degree of risk and identify risk improvement or need for termination and makes recommendations to Underwriters.

• Communicate with Company Underwriters and Agents to provide quotes, instructions, obtain supplemental underwriting information, obtain necessary signed forms, and provide other assistance as needed.

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent and two years college or equivalent.

• Personal computer related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

• 2-3 years related work experience.

• Basic understanding of Insurance terminology

• Excellent customer service skills

Who would excel in this role?

• You possess great attention to detail.

• You enjoy interacting with others and working as part of a team.

• You derive satisfaction from accomplishing goals.

• You have a strong aptitude in Mathematics.

Education

High school diploma or GED and two years college or equivalent work experience required.

Experience

One or more years work experience.

Required Knowledge

• Basic math, rating
• Personal computer related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

Preferred Knowledge

• PC hardware/software capabilities and limitations
• Insurance terminology
• Policy coverages, endorsements, etc.
• Company and department practices and procedures
• Insurance related courses such as CPCU, IIA, or AU
• Company guidelines on acceptability and profitability for applications/accounts/policies

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Computer proficiency
• Work independently
• Work well with others
• Organize time and resources and handle multiple priorities
• Respond well to demands on time and resources
• Plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Research, evaluate alternatives, reach decisions, and make recommendations
• Work with detail with accuracy

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!