Who We Are

We’re a seven-time Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has earned the 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) award from Insurance Business magazine. We are also recognized as an Elite Agency award winner and named as a Top Employee Benefits Firm. We are a leading Insurance Broker and Consultant that provides Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty, and Retirement and Individual Private Client solutions to help our clients reach and realize their goals because we believe business is personal. Our personal commitment to our team and our clients has created long-lasting and successful relationships across our growing 300+ nationwide offices and 17 international locations. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.

BlueSkyRisk, LLC (BSR), a subsidiary of NFP, is hiring an Underwriting Specialist.

BSR is an insurance industry Program Administrator that specializes in providing tailored commercial insurance solutions and programs to niche industries with difficult-to-place risks. The company’s primary commitment is to match superior underwriting analysis with customized distribution strategies for these niche sectors. Primarily supporting the BlueSky Property program, you'll play a pivotal role in our mission to offer property underwriting solutions for the hospitality and real estate sectors. This opportunity, located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the business at an early stage. Joining us means being part of a team that values innovation and a commitment to meeting the distinct needs of the industry and our broker partners. Your role will involve close collaboration with the Program Lead and Underwriters offering a unique, hands-on learning experience. To excel in this job, you must be comfortable working with a moderate level of ambiguity while finding solutions to new problems in a fast-paced environment. This entry-level position will be responsible for underwriting administrative needs and helping to build both our brand and organization

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

· Thoroughly review applications, conduct initial underwriting assessments, and process submissions for new business accounts.

· Skillfully identify and collect relevant account information including but not limited to risk exposure, occupancy, construction class, protective safeguards, building valuations, loss history and claims history.

· Collaborate with Underwriters in various new business activities to bolster marketing efforts and make underwriting decisions aligned with growth objectives.

· Efficiently process quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and extensions to ensure seamless operational flow.

· Establish and maintain business relationships with specialized insurance brokers.

· Effectively coordinate and schedule inspections while monitoring compliance with recommended actions.

· Manage account documentation and proactively seek additional information as required before and after binding coverage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES:

· Must be comfortable working with a moderate level of ambiguity while finding solutions to new problems in a fast-paced environment.

· Demonstrate self-motivation, detail-oriented, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, early-stage, high-growth setting.

· Demonstrate ability to excel both independently and collaboratively within team environments.

· Proven analytical skills including the ability to identify and report problems or errors while managing substantial amounts of detailed information.

· Strong math skills with an emphasis on problem-solving.

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within and outside of the company.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: N/A

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's Degree. Risk Management & Insurance degree is preferred but not required

· Commercial property & casualty experience is preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMAND: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Climate controlled office environment.

· Ability to come into the Sandy Springs office one to two times per week.

What We Offer

NFP is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.

NFP and You... Better together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.