Entry-Level Insurance Brokerage Assistant

Company: AmWINS Group, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Entry-Level Insurance Brokerage AssistantLocation: 10 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, ILJob Id: 5370# of Openings: 1Amwins is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty, and professional lines of insurance products - we're ready for even the most complex placements. We are the industry leader because we hold ourselves accountable to deliver results - for our employees, our clients, our markets, and our shareholders.We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures - which is why we work so hard on ours. We've built a workplace where talent is valued, and success is celebrated. With a focus on service, to our clients as well as our communities, our culture is defined by supporting each other. In this team-driven environment, Amwins creates the perfect place for you to grow your career with built-in support and opportunity to advance your knowledge base.At Amwins, our people are our greatest asset. We hire the best talent in the industry and provide our employees with the tools to deliver innovative insurance solutions. We believe that by taking care of our employees, they will take care of our clients and the cycle will perpetuate.Join our Amwins Brokerage team in Chicago, IL as a Brokerage Assistant!This position is internally titled Technical Assistant. This position is in-office.None of our positions are commission-based or involve cold calling.Each Brokerage Assistant provides vital team functions:

• Provide assistance to associate brokers, marketing brokers, and producing brokers with administrative activities related to both renewal and new business accounts.
• Data entry into multiple online-based systems

• Includes gathering missing client information, cross-checking with existing accounts.
• Prepare, revise, and edit documents as requested.
• Assist with the process and servicing functions of accounts
  • Includes account start-up processes such as quotes and binders.
  • Life cycle/change functions such as endorsements and certificates of insurance.
  • Assist with information gathering for renewal accounts such as requesting loss-runs and preparation of renewal letters to agents.We are looking for people with:
  • 1 year experience as support staff in an office environment or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university.
  • Strong desire to learn and get into an insurance career!
  • Driven and highly motivated with a team-focused mentality.
  • Detail-oriented and dedicated.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365 proficiency with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheets.Snapshot of what Amwins provides to our valued team members:
  • Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience.
  • Most benefits available first day of employment.
  • Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule.
  • Collaborative, continuing education-focused work environment.Pursuant to Illinois regulation, the compensation range for this position is $26.93 to $30.77/hour and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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