Underwriting Assistant, Global Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assist underwriters in the preparation and processing of underwriting documentation, which includes binders, contracts, policy wordings, endorsements, and other program-related materials.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of underwriting activity records in SiriusPoint underwriting systems, focusing on completeness, consistency, and data quality.

• Aid in the creation of reports, presentations, and documentation for both internal and external meetings.

• Coordinate and manage underwriting projects and initiatives effectively.

• Provide administrative assistance, oversee correspondence, and maintain digital underwriting files.

• Support quarterly book closing, ensure completion of underwriting-related data, and assist with finance reporting.

• Generate, analyze, and interpret underwriting reports while performing controls and validations.

• Serve as a primary contact for underwriting data quality, exception reporting, and control processes.

• Collaborate with IT to improve underwriting systems and facilitate system upgrades.

• Promote process efficiency by streamlining, automating, and embracing best practices and technological solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in an underwriting support role or another position within insurance and/or reinsurance is preferred, particularly with exposure to program business.

• Clear understanding of insurance and reinsurance underwriting principles, program structures, underwriting processes, and portfolio administration is essential.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with a capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in both documentation and data management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other relevant software applications.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

• A strong interest in promoting process efficiency and automation is highly valued.

• The employer is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• FSA Medical and Dependent care

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• EAP

• Basic Life and AD&D (company paid)

• Basic Long-Term Disability (employer) paid-Taxable income

• Employee paid Long Term Disability (voluntary)

• Company Medical Leave, Parental leave - 8 weeks of full pay after 6 months of service

• Voluntary benefits: short term disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident

• Travel assistance programs (Company paid)

• 401(k) with a 6% safe harbor match, fully vested after two years, allowing pre- and post-tax contributions

• Gym reimbursement

• Legal plan

• Pet Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Generous PTO

• Flexible work arrangement

• Fully stocked pantry on-site

• Team outings

• ERG Groups

• Competitive and above-market compensation package