Associate Underwriter - Contingency - Remote

Paragon Insurance Holdings•Burbank, CA

17h•Remote

About The Position

Reel Media's Contingency team focuses on a select group of specialty lines of business including Event Cancellation, Non-Appearance, Prize Indemnity, Death & Disgrace and Political Violence & Terrorism, among others. Our team works with an established network of retail and wholesale brokers and specialty carriers to deliver tailored solutions for complex risks. Our team is small, expert, and fast-moving — the work is technical, the clients are sophisticated, and no two submissions are alike. We're looking for an Associate Underwriter (Contingency) to join our team in a role that sits at the intersection of underwriting support and account administration. This is a hands-on position for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build deep expertise in specialty insurance. You'll work directly alongside our underwriters to keep the book running smoothly — from preparing quotes, binders and policy documents to tracking renewals and supporting accounting functions. This is not a passive support role. You'll have real responsibility from day one and broad exposure to how a specialty MGA operates end to end. The Associate Underwriter - (Contingency) will be Fully Remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
1-3 years of Insurance experience, Entertainment preferred.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; comfortable with formulas, data organization, and basic calculations.
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed.
Solid math fundamentals — ability to accurately calculate premiums, commissions, and allocations.
Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to correspond professionally with brokers and carriers and collaborate with colleagues.
High attention to detail and a low tolerance for errors in documentation.

Responsibilities

Prepare rating, quotation, and binding documentation for new and renewal submissions
Track new business and renewal pipelines to ensure business is processed timely and efficiently, and that any follow-ups are met
Monitor and track aggregate exposure across the portfolio and flag items requiring underwriter attention
Generate and process policy documents with accuracy and attention to detail
Book new and renewal business in our insurance management system, ensuring accuracy of policy data, premiums, and coverage terms at entry
Support accounting functions, including premium and commission calculations as needed
Maintain organized records and assist with bordereaux and reporting as needed
Contribute to special projects and process improvements as the team and book evolve
Provide clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.