Assistant Underwriter - Overland Park, KS (Kansas City Metro)
About The Position
Steadily is hiring an Assistant Underwriter to join our growing team in the Kansas City metro area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to start or grow their career in underwriting with one of the fastest-growing insurtech companies in the country. You'll work closely with experienced underwriters, support daily underwriting operations, and learn the skills needed to thrive in the insurance industry. This is a full-time, in-office position located in Overland Park, KS, where you'll be at the center of our insurance underwriting and claims operations. This is an entry level role and direct underwriting experience is not necessarily required.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to remain professional and diplomatic under pressure. While direct underwriting experience is not required, transferable skills in detail-oriented, problem-solving, or customer-facing roles are valuable
- Tech-savviness and ability to learn new software systems quickly and independently
- Thrives under pressure, manages a heavy workload with minimal oversight, and never says "that's not my job"
- A hunger and excitement to grow rapidly in an earlier-stage insurtech; motivated to roll up your sleeves and hustle
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply the underwriting appetite and guidelines of our programs - we aim to say yes whenever possible while mitigating risk
- Work closely with underwriters on endorsements, tasks, renewals, applications, and quotes
- Provide timely support to internal and external agents, often addressing time-sensitive requests that help define our brand
- Process work across internal systems including Salesforce; quickly become a subject matter expert on our platforms
- Troubleshoot complex customer service and underwriting issues such as billing, inspections, nuanced risk profiles, and more
- Maintain high standards of accuracy in documenting underwriting files in our policy administration system
Benefits
- Salary: $65,000 per year
- Equity: Stock options in a fast-growing company
- Time Off: 3 weeks PTO + paid holidays
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA, 401k
- Perks: Free snacks, team lunches, collaborative culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
