Underwriting/Brokerage Assistant

Ck Specialty Insurance Associates, Inc • Vancouver, WA

97d

About The Position

Ck Specialty Insurance Associates is a rapidly growing, independently owned wholesale insurance brokerage committed to providing innovative and customized insurance solutions to retail agents and brokers across the country. Founded with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Ck Specialty was built on the foundation of speed, service, and partnership with our retail agents. Traits that remain at the core of everything we do. Since our inception in 1998, we have grown into a respected name in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) marketplace. We focus on a wide range of commercial and personal lines, offering access to top-rated carriers and niche products that meet the unique needs of today’s insurance buyers. At CK Specialty, we operate with a 120% mentality; always going above and beyond in how we serve our clients, partners, and each other. We value precision, reliability, organization, and speed, which is why our team lives by the acronym PROS. We’re a company for self-starters, problem-solvers, and professionals who want to be part of something fast-moving and impactful.

Requirements

• Proficient in computer applications and documentation management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and commitment to continuous growth and professional development.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in excess and surplus insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating insurance applications and underwriting risks.
• Prepare quotes by analyzing carrier underwriting guidelines and market acceptability.
• Assist in pre-rating and selecting the correct policy language for insurance contracts.
• Manage documentation and ensure compliance with underwriting and brokerage standards.
• Communicate with insurance carriers, markets, and retail insurance broker clients via email and phone.
• Submit brokerage applications and follow up on required documentation to secure bindable quotes.
• Collaborate with a team to support quoting for new business and renewals.
• Organize and maintain accurate documentation in internal systems.
• Track and follow up on outstanding submissions and quotes.
• Assist in streamlining processes to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Vacation, and Sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Remote work flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED