Assistant Underwriter

Tropolis Holdings • The Woodlands, TX

4d • $55,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Tropolis is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to support underwriting, program development, and account coordination for commercial insurance placements. Reporting to the President of Programs and Brokerage, this role contributes to risk evaluation, file accuracy, broker service, and consistent workflow execution across the full underwriting and policy life cycle. This position is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lines account manager or CSR who is ready to step into underwriting and grow with a fast-growing company. It suits someone who enjoys analyzing accounts, building insurance programs, supporting brokers, and contributing to an excellent work culture where initiative and service matter. The role offers meaningful client interaction, hands-on underwriting responsibility, and the opportunity to help strengthen a modern wholesale insurance platform. Tropolis ( www.tropolis.com ) is a fast-growing, technology-enabled insurance brokerage committed to Insuring Tomorrow Together. We combine local expertise, modern tools, and disciplined operations to elevate how insurance is delivered. Our culture is driven by Integrity, Ownership, Leadership, and Service. Every team member participates in the Tropolis Purpose Plan, giving them a stake in our shared success. Through strong partnerships, innovative systems, and continuous professional development, we are building a modern brokerage and wholesale platform where talented people can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail and disciplined work habits.
• Candidates should have commercial insurance experience, ideally including wholesale with 2+ years wholesale and 3 - 5 years of P&C experience.
• Candidates should have strong technical capabilities and readiness to learn new systems and underwriting tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills are important.
• Reliable organizational abilities and the ability to manage work independently are required.
• A steady approach to deadline-driven or high-volume periods is important.
• Problem-solving instincts, accountability, and a collaborative mindset are expected.
• An active Property and Casualty License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Applied Epic experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Managing workflows
• Supporting underwriting decisions
• Ensuring consistent follow-through on active accounts
• Reviewing submissions for completeness
• Gathering underwriting information
• Organizing documents
• Participating in early-stage risk evaluation through applications, supplemental forms, loss runs, and exposure details
• Preparing quotes
• Coordinating with brokers to secure needed information
• Assisting with binders, policies, endorsements, and renewal documentation
• Coordination of inspections, audits, and claims-related materials
• Maintaining secure, accurate, and well-organized files across all platforms
• Rating data and underwriting information are entered for both new business and renewals to support accurate quoting and policy issuance
• Providing support for accounting activities tied to underwriting work, including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, bordereaux updates, and surplus lines tax data entry
• Monitoring internal reports for accuracy and compliance
• Professional, timely communication with brokers
• Contributing to the growth and refinement of Tropolis insurance programs through research, organization, and underwriting support

Benefits

• We provide medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k with 100% matching to 4% of employee compensation.
• Team members participate in equity-style benefits through the Tropolis Purpose Plan.
• We provide paid licensing and professional development support.
• We observe company holidays and offer a positive, growth-focused culture.
• Tropolis offers Open PTO based on responsible use and results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level