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Claims Assistant – Surety Jobs in United States at Skyward Specialty Insurance
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Overview:
Skyward Specialty is a property and casualty insurance holding company formed in 2007. Based in Houston, Texas, and with staff throughout the country, Skyward Specialty provides admitted and non-admitted solutions to retail and wholesale distributors, managing general agents and captive markets. We have built highly respected businesses in specialty lines including management liability, professional liability, medical stop loss, surety, E&S property and liability, and large commercial property, as well as multi-line solutions for the energy, trucking, and construction industries.
At Skyward Specialty, we approach this business differently. In fact, we’re different from most others in our industry in just about every way. We have the spirit of a start-up with the security of over $1.4 billion in Written Premium. We put immense brain power and energy into finding greater insights to uncover better opportunities for our clients, partners, and people. We think at a higher level, so they can succeed at a higher level.
We are committed to a Diverse Workforce
Skyward Specialty is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nativity, neurodiversity, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For more information about us please visit www.skywardinsurance.com
Responsibilities:
Summary
This position will provide support to the Surety Claims Department. The position will have contact with surety claims attorneys and adjusters, as well as Skyward’s claims operations staff. This position will assist in maintaining claim files and supporting surety claims adjusters with information management, and providing general office administrative functions, as needed.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to multiple Surety Claims Adjusters
Electronically file claim correspondence and maintain claim files
Set-up new claim files
Retrieve information using various claims systems to prepare, verify, and/or file documents
Prepare and distribute office correspondence and mail
Maintain calendar appointments/meetings
Prepare form claim letters and communications
Provide administrative support as needed
Perform additional projects as requested
Qualifications:
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
2+ years of experience in a highly administrative role
Surety experience preferred, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Due to the remote nature of the position, must be able to work with minimum supervision
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office Package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Analytical and detail oriented
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people daily, in person, via telephone and email
Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail are essential
Able to independently multi-task and establish priorities
Learns quickly and demonstrates an open attitude when facing new problems, processes, or procedures, and takes advantage of diverse sources of information to solve problems
Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment as well as independently
Able to complete tasks and assignments in a high-volume work environmen…
Title: Claims Assistant – Surety
Company: Skyward Specialty Insurance
Location: United States
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