Service Associate I – Ocala, FL

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a “small company” culture where your ideas will be heard with “big company” expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.

Running a farm or ranch has always involved a lot of risks. But these days, rapid changes in the industry are raising the stakes. Advanced technologies and new environmental concerns are pushing farming and ranching in new directions. But no matter how much things change, one thing never will: Great American’s AgriBusiness® Division’s commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers strong with effective insurance coverage.

The AgriBusiness Division has been helping farmers and ranchers manage the uncertainties of doing business as far back as 1886. Today, the division provides coverage for full-time farms, ranches, and other agricultural operations in 44 states. The farm products can cover businesses that range from fruit and vegetable farms to livestock operations and the equine farm products cover a wide range of risks ranging from monoline property and liability, care custody or control to umbrella and auto.

We are searching for an Service Associate r to join our AgriBusiness Division in our Ocala, FL offices.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine to moderately complex policy administration tasks in support of the business within established production and quality guidelines. Tasks may include:
• Reviews instructions from agent, underwriter, insured, broker, etc. to understand/determine what is needed to provide quotes, issuances, renewals, endorsements, etc.
• Computes premiums on quotes, issuances, renewals, audits, endorsements and/or cancellations/reinstatements based on proper rate selection, rules and company procedures.
• Enters rate, premium and/or policy information into appropriate systems for policy updates/issuance.
• Maintains file accuracy and completeness.
• Orders, prepares and/or updates reports (i.e., motor vehicle reports, loss reports, financial reports, loss run requests, etc.) and/or legal notices (i.e., Notice of Cancellation, non-renewal notice, motor vehicle/motor carrier filings, etc.).
• Sets up and clears submissions.
• Researches and resolves and/or corrects errors and/or issues.
• Prepares, assembles and/or issues policy/endorsements and associated documentation.
• Researches and reconciles premium/billing accounting discrepancies. Responds to premium/billing questions.
• Utilizes computerized systems for research, tracking, information gathering and/or troubleshooting (i.e., Excel/Word programs, legacy systems, internal systems, third party vendor delivered systems, etc.).
• Shares and/or conveys routine information via telephone, e-mail, fax, regular mail or in person to underwriters, agents, brokers, reinsurers and/or insureds maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• May act as a liaison with other departments and facilitate interdepartmental communication.
• May perform other tasks including support, photocopying, imaging, mail, data entry, and/or supply functions.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of policies and procedures, as well as the business (including products, coverages, etc.) and organization. Complies with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Generally, 0 to 2 years of related experience.

Business Unit:

AgriBusiness

Benefits:

We offer competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees.

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