Senior Underwriting Assistant

About This Role

This Senior Underwriting Assistant role supports the underwriting team by analyzing risks, assessing policy information, and determining appropriate coverage levels, focusing on commercial insurance products.

Responsibilities

• Use underwriting information and internal resources, i.e., inspection reports, claims history, loss control and commercial applications to support underwriting decisions
• Assist in file and policy preparation
• Assist in audit preparation
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of Mission’s underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, enhancements, rating plans and workflow
• Prepare and process policies and endorsements for issuance in accordance with binders and Underwriters instructions
• Code premium in accordance with division guidelines and Underwriter instructions
• Assist in the review of new and renewal submissions to determine if they meet underwriting criteria, and for completeness of documentation
• Request and review incoming Broker of Record letters, as appropriate
• Review policy information and ensure that all policies are processed accurately and efficiently
• Mentor Junior underwriting assistants

Requirements

• 5-10 years minimum directly supporting commercial lines underwriters
• Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment
• Working knowledge of PDF, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; OR 5+ years of experience in insurance underwriting
• 5-10 years minimum directly supporting commercial lines underwriters

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Project management software (e.g., Monday.com)
• Familiarity with Policy Administration software (e.g., Origami, Federado)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits