Administrative Assistant - Underwriting

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Temporary Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team for a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance and risk management solutions. The role is hybrid in Boston, MA, paying $24.90 per hour and 36.25 hours per week, with an assignment through February 2027 and potential long-term opportunities.

The ideal candidate has strong data entry experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional education preferred.
• Data entry experience with a focus on accuracy.
• Customer service experience and ability to collaborate with multiple internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to draft professional correspondence.
• Ability to learn new software systems in a regulated environment.
• Insurance industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and maintain policy information in underwriting systems with data integrity.
• Review applications and policy documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage underwriting files and documentation for internal access.
• Prepare routine correspondence including endorsements, renewals, and notices.
• Provide administrative support to the underwriting team, including reports and regulatory requests.
• Collaborate with underwriting, IT, and other departments to ensure timely processing.
• Support compliance and QA by maintaining accurate records and following procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Learn new software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Our client, a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance and risk management solutions, is seeking a Temporary Underwriting Assistant to join their underwriting team. This position pays $24.90/hour, is 36.25 hours per week, and is a hybrid role based in Boston, MA (3 days onsite with Wednesdays required). The assignment is expected to run through February 2027 with the potential for long-term opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong data entry experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter, update, and maintain policy information within underwriting systems while ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Review insurance applications, submissions, and policy documents for completeness and accuracy, identifying discrepancies when necessary
• Manage underwriting files and documentation, ensuring records are properly maintained and accessible for internal teams
• Prepare routine correspondence including policy confirmations, endorsements, renewals, and notices
• Provide administrative support to the underwriting team, including report generation, regulatory requests, and cross-functional coordination
• Collaborate with underwriting, IT, and other internal departments to ensure timely processing and high-quality service delivery
• Support compliance and quality assurance efforts by maintaining accurate records and adhering to company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional education preferred
• Demonstrated data entry experience with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service experience and/or experience collaborating with multiple internal teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to draft professional correspondence
• Ability to learn new software systems and work effectively in a highly regulated environment
• Insurance industry experience is preferred but not required

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We look forward to working with you! Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)