Underwriting Assistant

UFP Industries•Grand Rapids, MI

13h

About The Position

The Underwriting Assistant directly supports the Commercial P&C Underwriting team by performing administrative and technical tasks that facilitate the evaluation, processing, and servicing of Excess & Surplus lines insurance policies. The role helps ensure timely and accurate handling of submissions, endorsements, and policy documentation. The position includes managing submissions, maintaining data and records, assisting with policy processing, communicating with brokers, agents, and internal departments, and supporting the team with reporting and administrative tasks. The assistant also reviews files for completeness and accuracy and helps ensure they meet internal compliance standards and guidelines.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality.
Team player with a commitment to excellent client service.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of insurance regulations and underwriting guidelines.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Receive, log, and organize submissions from brokers and agents, and ensure required documentation is complete.
Input and maintain accurate data in SharePoint, Excel, and other systems as needed.
Assist in preparing, issuing, and delivering quotes, binders, policies, and endorsements.
Communicate with brokers, agents, and internal departments to gather information, clarify details, and follow up on outstanding items.
Maintain organized underwriting records and correspondence files.
Review documents for completeness and accuracy before finalizing them.
Ensure underwriting files meet internal compliance standards and guidelines.
Generate Excel reports and summaries for underwriters and management as needed.
Provide general administrative support to the underwriting team and contribute to other insurance department projects and assignments as needed.
Perform other similar duties as assigned.