Administrative Assistant - Property Underwriting

ACE INA is the U.S.-based division of the ACE Group of Companies, which providesinsurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.Through subsidiaries of the ACE Group of Companies, ACE INA offers a broad arrayof sophisticated property, casualty, accident and health, and financialproducts, and risk management services to corporate and consumer clients across the U.S.ACE is dedicated to recruiting and developing talented individuals with the knowledge, ability and desire for success. With our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream and multinational operating platform, we offer an excellent opportunity for your future growth and development.Details of this great opportunity follow:Summary:This position is responsible for supporting property management and the property underwriting department in detailed administrative duties as assigned.Minimum Responsibilities: • Perform executive secretarial duties including handling of correspondence, and other office administration functions. • Office administration work including preparation of presentation materials (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.), maintenance of databases, supply requisitions, correspondence and other office administrative functions.• Scheduling and organizing complex activities such as meetings, travel, conferences and department activities for all members of the department.• Analyze and prepare a variety of data and reports. • Maintain a professional relationship with customers and other business contacts.• Communicate with third parties to confirm or obtain data or authorizations or needed service operations.• Perform special projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements: • Successful completion of a college level curriculum or a minimum 3-5 years experience in administrative /secretarial support role. • Detailed knowledge of Microsoft programs including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access. • Demonstrated quantitative and/or finance skills required. • Ability to relate with all levels of management both inside and outside the organization.• Proven ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and use of effective decision making skills required. • Ability to establish credibility and confidence with customers, third party organizations, and internal management. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and support a team of professionals.• Demonstrated initiative as evidenced by ability to self-manage, organize, and prioritize work with minimal direction. • Must be able to handle multiple tasks within tight timeframes.ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), the Bermuda-based holding company of the ACE Group of Companies, is one of the worlds leading insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 2006 gross premiums written of $17.4 billion and net premiums written of $12.0 billion. The companys book value per ordinary share was $42.03 at the end of 2006, up from $34.81 the year before, and our investment income in 2006 was up 27 percent from the previous year to $1.6 billion. The ACE Group provides a diversified range of products and services to clients through operations in more than 50 countries around the world, and has the authority to conduct business in over 140 countries. Additionally, ACE is an S&P® 500 component company, listed sixth in Business Weeks® Top 50 companies.ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with $1 per $1 company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.Sound like the right job for you? If you would like additional information about ACE INA, please visit our website at http://www.aceusa.comACE INA is an equal opportunity employer and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, handicap, marital status or any other status or condition protected by Federal and/or State laws, except where bona fide occupational qualificationsapply.In order to be considered an applicant for employment with ACE, all applicants must go to ACEs website at www.ace-ina.com to apply for the position(s) of interest and complete an online application (found under Careers at ACE in the upper right hand corner of the homepage). If you do not complete the onlineapplication, you will not be considered an applicant in accordance with ACEs policy.