Associate Underwriter - Avoca Risk

Unison Risk Advisors • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Avoca Risk is seeking an Underwriting Technician to support our growing program business. This role is critical to underwriting quality, operational integrity, and broker experience. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong underwriting professional with 3–8 years of experience at an insurance carrier or MGA who enjoys being close to the business and playing a hands-on role in underwriting execution and process improvement.

Requirements

• 3–8 years of underwriting support experience at an insurance carrier or MGA
• Strong knowledge of underwriting workflows, policy documentation, and QA processes
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting specialty lines (Cyber, Professional Liability, E&O, or similar)
• Prior experience in a program or delegated authority environment
• Comfort working with underwriting systems, rating tools, and reporting
• CPCU, AINS, or other insurance designations (or in progress)

Responsibilities

• Conduct account-level and policy-level reviews for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Manage subjectivities and ensure timely resolution prior to binding and policy issuance
• Perform internal file audits and quality assurance reviews
• Communicate with brokers to obtain missing information, follow up on outstanding items, and support account progression
• Act as a key liaison between underwriting, operations, and external partners
• Track account status and ensure underwriting workflows are followed
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and system data
• Support data analysis, reporting, and account tracking initiatives
• Assist with account targeting, portfolio reviews, and underwriting insights
• Support underwriting leadership with ad hoc projects as needed
• Contribute to the development and improvement of underwriting workflows, controls, and documentation
• Assist with testing and QA of underwriting systems and tools as required

Benefits

• Direct exposure to senior underwriting leadership
• Opportunity to help build scalable underwriting operations
• Multi-line program environment
• Startup energy with well-capitalized, established partners
• High-impact role with visibility across the business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed