Associate Underwriter (Healthcare)

Palomar•La Jolla, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Underwriter reports to the VP, Underwriting and is responsible for providing underwriters with information necessary to make underwriting and pricing decisions (e.g. data entry, clearance, additional information from agents/brokers, modeling, mapping, and other administrative support from initial submission through policy issuance and renewal). This position provides support within established process workflows and guidelines that are responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention, and service goals. Candidates applying for this position need to have a strong customer service focus mindset combined with the ability to manage responsibilities in a timely, accurate, professional, and consistent manner.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in the insurance industry or related financial services
Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service preferred.
Collaborative mindset with adaptability to changing priorities
Proactive approach to achieving results and supporting team goals
Ability to quickly learn and navigate various technical platforms
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Professional, analytical, and flexible approach to work
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines

Nice To Haves

Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

Responsibilities

Perform data entry, maintain service diaries, manage account clearance, and support renewal templating processes
Setting up ILF rater with tower schematics and exposure details
Setting up UW template with exposure & financial information
Update and maintain transaction logs, account documentation (ensuring accuracy and organized files), and internal information systems
Support with maintenance of manual submission and transaction logs.
Support with file organization/completeness
Support underwriters by assembling and processing quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and billing communications
Support with data entry into OYYO for new/renewal business for quotes/binders/policies
Communicate with brokers and agents to gather additional account information and provide updates on account status
Follow up for missing documentation to facilitate with account review and file audits
Provide general administrative support to underwriters and other internal teams as needed