Associate Underwriter, West

Arch Capital Group • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Underwriter joins an assigned business unit and receives ongoing on-the-job training in its line of business. The role is part of Arch’s Early Career Program Underwriting Track, a one-year training program for college graduates seeking to build an underwriting career. Participants receive specialized training intended to support career advancement and industry certifications. The program begins in Summer 2027, and a new hire for this role would start between January and June 2027.

This is a hybrid position, with three days onsite and two days working from home. The position is incentive eligible. The stated base salary range is $70,000–$75,000; total individual compensation may include base salary and short- and long-term incentives and will depend on factors such as location, role scope, qualifications, talent availability, specialization, and business needs.

Requirements

• Recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Insurance & Risk Management, Business, Liberal Arts, Communications, Psychology, Finance, or a relevant field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability and a strong capacity to think through issues.
• Proactive approach and ability to organize and prioritize multiple demands and commitments.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work as a team player, and demonstrated leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Market Arch products and services to wholesale and retail brokers.
• Underwrite and price products, including performing financial and exposure analyses, reviewing and rating policy contracts, and reviewing claims.
• Bind new and renewal accounts in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy and strategy.
• Service brokers and customers.
• Participate in ongoing on-the-job training and the one-year Early Career Program Underwriting Track.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) with generous matching.
• Paid time off beginning at 20 days per year.
• Up to 12 paid company holidays per year.
• Two paid days of volunteer time.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks.
• Student loan assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Backup child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

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