Underwriter Associate
About The Position
The Associate Energy Underwriter supports the underwriting of new and renewal business focused on upstream Oil & Gas risks. Working with underwriters, brokers, and clients, this role gathers and analyzes underwriting information, evaluates risk exposures, prepares policy transactions, and maintains accurate underwriting documentation. The Associate Underwriter helps ensure decisions align with company guidelines while providing responsive service to brokers and clients. The role is suited to an early-career professional interested in building a foundation in Energy underwriting. Prior insurance or underwriting experience is preferred, and candidates with six months or more of relevant insurance experience receive preference.
Requirements
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with close attention to detail.
- Ability to obtain and maintain applicable Property & Casualty licenses as required.
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of a preferred bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Previous insurance, underwriting support, customer service, or financial services experience.
- Six months or more of Property & Casualty or commercial insurance experience.
- Progress toward or interest in pursuing professional designations such as AINS, AU, ARM, or CPCU.
Responsibilities
- Support underwriting of new and renewal upstream Oil & Gas accounts by reviewing and maintaining accurate, complete, and appropriately priced policy information.
- Respond to broker and client inquiries about Energy insurance products, underwriting appetite, coverage considerations, and policy information.
- Gather underwriting information from brokers, agents, and insureds, resolve questions, and help facilitate the underwriting process.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain submissions, quotes, binders, endorsements, and policy issuance materials.
- Review insurance applications and supporting documentation to identify risk exposures and assist in evaluating coverage eligibility.
- Support premium and rating calculations using established underwriting guidelines and pricing methodologies.
- Assist underwriters in analyzing upstream Oil & Gas operations, loss history, and exposure information to support underwriting decisions.
- Maintain accurate underwriting files and generate reports on submissions, renewals, production activity, and portfolio performance.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and ensuring underwriting records are complete and compliant.
- Follow company underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, carrier standards, and compliance procedures.
- Coordinate activities with underwriting, operations, claims, and other internal teams to provide timely service to brokers and clients.
- Serve as a point of contact for brokers and agents, providing responsive communication and issue resolution.
- Participate in training and development to build technical underwriting knowledge and expertise in the upstream Energy sector.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging risks, and market developments affecting the upstream Oil & Gas industry.
Benefits
- Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Paid parental leave.
- Mental health services.
- Bonuses and benefits for full-time roles.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
