Do you enjoy working with people? Do you have exceptional organizational skills?Are you interested in working with a team to achieve a common goal?Are you ready to feel valued by your employer and rewarded for your success?Illinois Casualty Company is growing, and we have an opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join one of the leading providers of insurance protection for the food and beverage industry.The Underwriting Assistant supports an Underwriting team and assigned territory in the development of mutually beneficial relationships with agents/producers to ensure writing of profitable risks. This position processes requests from agents and policyholders, and processes renewals and endorsements within a designated authority level.Essential FunctionsResponding to routine inquiries from agents and policyholders regarding quotes, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, and other inquiriesCompleting all assigned pre-renewals within a designated timeline prior to policy expirationQuoting and/or issuing endorsements ensuring accuracy of changesEvaluating renewal data in accordance with established underwriting guidelines; considering profitability and appropriate loss ratio for underwriting territory, effectively pricing, and maintaining a suitable retention ratioQualificationsTwo-year degree with a minimum 3+ years' administrative training and insurance industry experienceProficiency in reading and understanding policy forms and endorsementsIntermediate level proficiency in word processing, data entry, and spreadsheet application softwareAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesRewardsThe ability to have a direct impact on the success of a small, but growing organizationOpportunities to grow and advance through our Personal Professional Development ProgramParticipation in a comprehensive health plan, flexible work schedule, remote work opportunities, Retirement Plan, and Profit Sharing Bonus program!