Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines

Amwins•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Amwins is hiring an Associate Underwriter for its Amwins Access team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is a full-time, in-office position, with the potential for a hybrid schedule after training is complete. The role provides essential underwriting and client-service support, including maintaining relationships with market underwriters and clients, reviewing submissions, preparing quotes as directed by an Underwriter, supporting policy issuance, and completing related administrative and accounting tasks. Amwins describes its culture as collaborative and team-oriented, and highlights employee development, career advancement, and an organization that is 43% owned by employee shareholders.

Requirements

Florida Property and Casualty license, or willingness to obtain one within 90 days; Amwins reimburses the cost and provides study support.
Dependability, a team-first attitude, and a desire to grow a career at Amwins.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization, professionalism, and customer-service orientation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Insurance and/or sales experience.

Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain relationships with market underwriters and existing clients, and solicit new clients.
Review submission information needed to issue new or renewal quotes.
Rate and prepare new or renewal quotes as directed by the Underwriter.
Assist with inspection scheduling, report reviews, discrepancies and disputes, and recommendation-compliance follow-ups.
Issue legal notices in accordance with state and underwriting guidelines, including cancellations, reinstatements, and non-renewals.
Rate endorsements and process them once accepted.
Assist with audit disputes and installment negotiations.
Monitor various reports for consistency.
Support policy issuance as needed.
Assist with accounting procedures, such as invoicing.
Enter data into multiple internet-based systems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day of employment.
Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser is available for California employees.
Mental health support, including virtual therapy, digital coaching, and 24/7 EAP counseling.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account with company contributions.
Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter benefits.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
Voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection coverage.
Retiree medical benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees.
401(k) with company match.
Generous paid time off and company holiday schedule.
Continuing-education-focused work environment.
Career advancement opportunities.