Underwriter, Associate - PEIC Job - (Bakersfield, CA)

Primary Purpose: The Underwriter, Associate will support new business policy growth for Personal Express Insurance (PEIC), a National General Insurance company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Following is a summary of the critical functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. Generates new business opportunities and sells new business policies Answers face-to-face, telephone or written inquiries from clients regarding coverage, rating and billing procedures. Determines acceptability of new & renewal business per the company's Underwriting rules and guidelines using info gathered from insured, brush fire reports, motor vehicle records, CLUE reports, inspections and reisk notices from claims. Solicits new business and cross-sells increased or additional coverage. Updates rating details and verifies accuracy of policy details Provides rate and coverage info to prospective clients' inquiries.