Underwriting Assistant, Accident & Health

SiriusPoint•Stamford, CT

20h•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SiriusPoint is a specialty underwriter providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. This role is for an Underwriting Assistant – Accident & Health. You will report to the Head of Program Management & Operations, Accident & Health. The role will support the underwriting team to execute its business plan in the Accident & Health market. This involves assisting in the evaluation, binding and processing of risks throughout the year, as well as leading the capture, management, recording and reporting of contract data entry in our IT systems.

Requirements

Previous experience in an underwriting support role or other position within Accident & Health insurance and/or reinsurance is preferred.
Demonstrable understanding of Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance and underwriting principles.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

An interest in driving process efficiency and automation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Assist underwriters in the preparation and processing of underwriting transactions including policy documentation, contracts, wordings and endorsements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of underwriting activities in the SiriusPoint underwriting systems ensuring completeness, consistency and data quality.
Support the underwriting team in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documentation for internal and external meetings.
Assist in the coordination and administration of underwriting projects and initiatives.
Provide general administrative support to the underwriting team, including managing correspondence, and maintaining digital underwriting files.
Assist in specific elements of the quarterly book closing process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of underwriting-related deliverables and supporting the finance team in achieving reliable financial reporting outcomes.
Produce, analyse, and interpret a range of underwriting reports, conducting detailed controls and validations to ensure the consistency, integrity, and accuracy of US Accident and Health underwriting data.
Act as the primary point of contact for Global UW quality exception reporting and SOX controls on US Accident & Health underwriting data.
Collaborate closely with IT to continuously enhance, update, and evolve underwriting systems, identifying opportunities for technological improvements and participating in the development and implementation of system upgrades.
Drive initiatives to enhance, streamline, and automate underwriting processes wherever feasible, identifying and implementing best practices and technological solutions to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA Medical and Dependent care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
EAP
Basic Life and AD&D (company paid)
Basic Long-Term Disability (employer) paid-Taxable income
Employee paid Long Term Disability(voluntary)
Company Medical Leave, Parental leave- 8 weeks full pay after 6 months of service
Voluntary benefits: short term disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
Travel assistance programs Company paid
401(k) 6 % safe harbor match, fully vested after two years, pre- and post-tax contributions allowed
Gym reimbursement
Legal plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Generous PTO
Flexible work arrangement
Fully stacked pantry on-site
Team outings
ERG Groups