Senior Underwriting Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Underwriters to provide quotes, bind policies, and issue endorsements.

• Maintain and enhance relationships with brokers.

• Prepare and review policy files and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Request and verify Broker of Record letters and other necessary underwriting documentation.

• Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Mentor Junior Underwriting Assistants.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and Quality Review Coordinator across various lines of business.

• Prepare policies for issuance utilizing the appropriate Policy Administration System (PAS).

• Support the development, review, and implementation of Program Series guidelines and SOPs.

• Lead or assist in PAS testing and review initiatives in collaboration with management.

• Engage in special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in the commercial insurance sector and regulatory landscape.

• Minimum of 3-5 years directly supporting commercial lines underwriters.

• Bachelor's degree; OR 5+ years of experience in insurance underwriting.

• Proficient in PDF, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the year.

• Knowledge of project management software such as Monday.com (preferred).

• Familiarity with Policy Administration software like Origami or Federato (preferred).

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Self-motivated and reliable.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and proactively.

• Effective prioritization with minimal supervision.

• Skilled in multitasking and deadline management.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong mathematical skills.

• Outstanding customer service orientation.

• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

• Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States without employment sponsorship/visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote First Work Environment (US Based).

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

• 401K plan.

• 401K Matching.

• Life and Disability Benefits.

• Unaccrued Paid Time Off.

• 11 Paid Holidays.

• Employee Discounts.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Educational Assistance Program.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Paid Parental Leave.