Underwriting Assistant, Casualty E&S

About This Role

This role supports the underwriting team by providing administrative, technical, and operational assistance throughout the policy lifecycle for excess and casualty accounts. The Underwriting Assistant ensures accurate processing, timely policy issuance, and effective communication with brokers and internal partners, crucial for maintaining service-level agreements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support Excess and Casualty Underwriters with new business submissions, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations
• Prepare, review, and process underwriting documentation, including binders, policies, endorsements, and invoices
• Enter and maintain accurate account data in underwriting, rating, and policy administration systems
• Coordinate submission intake, file setup, and tracking of underwriting workflow to ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met
• Assist with exposure analysis, data collection, and compilation of underwriting information as directed by underwriters
• Order and review third-party reports (e.g., loss runs, inspections, financials) and follow up as needed
• Communicate with brokers and agents regarding missing information, policy status, and routine inquiries
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Support audits, quality control reviews, and documentation standards
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and assist with special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of Excess and Casualty insurance concepts
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in insurance operations, underwriting support, or policy administration preferred.

Nice to Have

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, finance, insurance, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in insurance operations, underwriting support, or policy administration

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits