At First Chicago Insurance Company, our employees are our biggest asset! It is our mission to attract and retain intelligent, motivated, ethical employees who strive for excellence and growth, and to keep those employees happy and engaged. We provide the tools and the support our employees need to grow both professionally and personally. We encourage self-improvement and celebrate success by rewarding ideas and results. We realize the strength of teamwork and its ability to join individuals together and push and pull each other, with a synergy that can only be found in groups of good people sharing ideas. Join in on the excitement and become part of our thriving organization! We are adding to our Underwriting Team and seeking Personal Auto Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants! Scope of the position includes ensuring compliance with state mandated handling guidelines and delivering customer service to agencies / policyholders. Interaction with agents and policyholders will be necessary to perform the job duties. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide a high level of customer service by delivering timely responses to agents / policyholders on quotes, endorsements and renewals * Develop a basic understanding of coverage's, exposures, rating plans and state requirements * Enter new business policies, endorsements and renewals * Order reports and assimilate information as required to support the underwriting process * Assist the Underwriting Unit as required for new business, endorsement and renewal processes * Work on special projects as directed * Prepare system output for mailing * Complete Financial Responsibility Filings * Underwriters will assist in training of new underwriting staff in system and daily underwriting processes QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: * Underwriter candidates should have prior Auto Underwriting experience and Underwriting Assistant candidates should have prior customer service experience. * Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. * Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed Property and Casualty Agent. * Good typing/data entry skills (min. 30 wpm). Preferred: * College degree or related industry experience * Property and Casualty Agency license * Ability to use on-line underwriting system First Chicago Insurance Company provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks First Chicago employees receive: * Competitive Salaries * Commitment to your Training & Development * Medical and Dental * Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability * Life Insurance * Flexible Spending Account * Telemedicine Benefit * 401k with a generous company match * Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement Training Programs * Wellness Program * Fun company sponsored events * And so much more! Estimated Compensation Range: $16/hr-$30/hr* * Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition, starting salary may vary by position depending on whether the position is in-office, hybrid or remote.