Underwriting Operations Associate- Surety

Swiss Re • Windsor, CT

9d • $52,000 - $78,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our dynamic team where your attention to detail and customer service excellence will directly impact our success in the Surety insurance market. This role offers a perfect blend of analytical work, client interaction, and operational problem-solving in a collaborative environment. As an Underwriting Associate, you'll be at the heart of our operational support system, ensuring smooth processes between our underwriting teams and clients. You'll apply your analytical mindset and service orientation to resolve complex issues and maintain excellent client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated competency in proofreading and reviewing work with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting Surety Lines (either Contract or Commercial)
• Experience in insurance operations or customer service roles
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure
• Experience with document management systems

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze detailed source documents from external clients, applying standard guidelines to determine appropriate next steps
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, providing timely responses to inquiries regarding files, records, and documentation
• Implement operational procedures while adhering to established Service Level Agreements for supported business units
• Collaborate on innovation by partnering in developing concepts, processes, and critical success factors
• Resolve discrepancies by researching issues and providing solutions to internal and external clients

Benefits

• The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.
• At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level