Who We Are
For over 70 years, Glatfelter Insurance Group has believed in doing the right thing for our clients, agents, communities and associates. This founding principle has enabled Glatfelter to grow from the kitchen-table, one-man-operation as it began, to one of the largest managing general agencies in the U.S. with nearly 500 associates across the country, a distribution network of over 4,500 independent brokers and more than 30,000 clients. It is what drives us to innovate—the desire to deliver the best for our clients. Founded as The Glatfelter Agency, which is still in operation, the program basis of Glatfelter Insurance Group, Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS), was founded in 1969. Throughout the years, Glatfelter has expanded to include specialized program business inclusive of public entities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and religious organizations. Glatfelter provides their insureds with comprehensive insurance solutions including property, casualty, life insurance, and more. In 2018, Glatfelter joined American International Group (AIG) and is now part of the AIG family.
About the Position
Glatfelter Insurance Group is seeking an experienced Special Risk Accident Underwriter. In this roll our new associate would be responsible for the administration of the Special Risk book of business. Including, but not limited to, processing quotes, new business and renewals. This is a hybrid role and will require the associate to be in our York office location 3 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for all aspects of underwriting, plan installation, administration and maintenance, including but not limited to data entry, proposal issuance, creation and issuance of plan documents, accounting, processing annual renewals, and processing claims on special risk products, for clients and agents.
- Communicates rating, and benefit features with agents and internal marketing and sales personnel.
- Assists in the development of marketing and sales literature including brochures, proposals, web, and e-mail.
- Occasionally Negotiates pricing and coverage terms with the carrier when submitting quotation and endorsement requests.
- Provides technical support and education to the various marketing personnel to enhance product and program awareness.
- Develops strong relationships with brokers to support their sales and marketing efforts.
What We’re Looking For
- College degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job preferred.
- Should possess valid Pennsylvania Life, Accident and Health License or be willing to attain within first six (6) months of employment.
- Minimum of two (2) years office experience required.
- Minimum of one (1) years of experience with Group Life & Health plan administration required.
- Analytical ability is required in order to identify the needs of clients, the requirements of the carriers, analyze policy language, and develop wording to define exposure and coverage details.
Why Choose Glatfelter?
Glatfelter is honored to have been named a Best Place to Work in PA since 2005. We are proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. In addition to 17 paid holidays, (which includes a personal holiday and mental health and wellness day) we provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and volunteer needs.
We believe in fostering our associates' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for associates to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible associates to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Glatfelter Insurance Group to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At Glatfelter, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Glatfelter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.