Underwriting Assistant - Transportation & Excess
About The Position
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support underwriting operations in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role involves providing administrative and operational assistance to underwriters, ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining records, and facilitating effective communication with brokers and internal teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to underwriting efficiency and overall team success. This position offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the insurance industry.
Requirements
- Previous experience in underwriting, insurance operations, or a related field preferred.
- Familiarity with insurance carriers, Managing General Agents (MGAs), and binding underwriting processes is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Proficiency in data entry, recordkeeping, and underwriting systems.
- Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work collaboratively with underwriters, brokers, and internal teams.
- Willingness to learn and develop within the insurance industry.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to underwriters throughout the underwriting process.
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and processing underwriting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Communicate with brokers, carriers, and internal team members to address inquiries and facilitate underwriting activities.
- Maintain accurate records and perform timely data entry within underwriting systems.
- Track and monitor underwriting activities to ensure deadlines and operational objectives are met.
- Support the review of submissions, policy documentation, and other underwriting-related materials.
- Collaborate with underwriters to identify and resolve documentation discrepancies.
- Participate in team discussions and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with additional underwriting support tasks as needed to maintain efficient daily operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunities for continued learning, career growth, and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
