Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred., 1-5 years of underwriting or policy administration experience, preferably in Film & Television., Valid insurance producer license or ability to obtain within 3 months of onboarding., Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications..

Key responsabilities:

Support a Film & TV Underwriter with broker interaction and essential services.

Assist in new business and renewal policy setup, account coordination, and data collection.

Review insurance applications to assess risk acceptability and communicate with brokers for required information.

Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers while assisting with policy issuance and reporting.

Job description

Why Paragon? In 2014, Paragon was incepted in a Starbucks coffee shop with a simple strategy — build the MGA that we would want to work for. Years later, Paragon is one of the fastest growing MGAs in the country. Our secret? A dedication to diversity and agility. We realized from the start that a commitment to thinking, acting, and rewarding “different” would resonate within the industry. It is hard to argue with results, and the results are clear. Our diverse team of talent is reshaping an industry that has weathered “boring” and is long overdue on “different.” Whether it comes by offering better pay, benefits or growth opportunities, we will continue to aggressively invest in talent to drive our business forward. Change is here, come be a part of it with us.

Reel Media is a leading entertainment, film, television, sports, motorsports and leisure MGA, providing clients with a one-stop shop for all insurance needs. Our best-in-class products combined with our expert underwriting team, superior worldwide claims handling and exceptional service have made us the benchmark for all entertainment insurers.

The Associate Underwriter will work Fully Remote.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for essential services and direct support to a Film & TV Underwriter, including broker interaction.
Responsible for supporting underwriting through a variety of functions that include new business and renewal policy setup, account coordination, data collection, and information follow-up.
Reviews information in insurance applications to help make initial determinations on risk acceptability.
Communicate with appointed brokers to obtain needed and required underwriting information.
Develops information required for carrier and regulatory compliance from application and other source documents.
Responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
Assist with policy and endorsement issuance and cast clearance
Inputs account information into MGA management system
Providing clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.
Invoices the premium for the policies, declarations, and endorsements
Rates various policies such as the worker’s compensation
Underwrites cast medical information and interacts with the Reel Media consulting physician
Interacts with Arch loss control to have stunts and pyrotechnics cleared
Gathers information and updates required monthly reports
Sends monthly production reports to our business partners as required

Requirements:

High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Holds valid insurance producer license or must obtain within 3-months of onboarding
1 - 5 years of underwriting or policy administration experience, Film & Television preferred
Functional knowledge to include commercial insurance lines of business.
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed
Demonstrates ability to build and maintain strong broker relationships
Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
Good knowledge Microsoft Office applications and experience of relevant business applications and systems
No travel is required

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. Discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded. Jencap also offers a range of benefits and programs, based on eligibility, which currently include but are not limited to; comprehensive health care coverage, a 401k plan, and tuition reimbursement. Jencap is an emerging and rapidly growing leader in the industry and as such, we approach talent acquisition as an opportunity to identify the best talent. Therefore, the level of the role and compensation may vary depending upon the best available candidate.

Ready to have your voice heard, your talents properly utilized and to become a valued part of a rapidly growing organization? You’re in the right place.

Paragon is a dynamic, bold, and tenacious company. Join us as we continue to chart new paths, open doors and grow together.

Paragon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or familial status, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard, as we believe that that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.

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