Associate Underwriter I

National Interstate Insurance Company•Richfield, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

National Interstate is looking for an Associate Underwriter I to join their team. This individual will work a hybrid schedule out of the Richfield office. National Interstate’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Performs work under close supervision and technical direction.
Performs standard duties utilizing often-complex processes/procedures on assignments of a routine nature.
Possesses procedural knowledge and skills that enable task accomplishment.
Demonstrates working knowledge of coverage and forms, provisions for policies written within the assigned territory/unit, workflow and systems.
Foundational written and verbal skills.
Works within standard, established authority limits.

Responsibilities

Assists in the review and evaluation of applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.
Works closely with underwriters and brokers/agents to gather additional information and clarify application details.
Reviews relevant data, including financial statements, property valuations, and loss histories to assist with risk assessment.
Assists in maintaining underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
Compiles reports on risk evaluations, policy statuses, and portfolio performance for underwriters and management.
May underwrite new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.
May enter policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with template rules.
Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory, and/or agency(ies).
Assists with reviewing premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting.
Orders and reviews required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.
Research and may respond to questions from brokers/agents.
Provides information to Processing that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis.
May issue, process or code transactions.
Performs other duties as assigned.