Assistant Underwriter

Bridge Specialty Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health services

Paid time off

Job summary

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our Fort Lauderdale, FL team. You will support underwriting activities, handle new business quotes, issue renewals, and assist with inspections and certificates of insurance.

The role requires 1–3 years in a similar position, confidentiality, and strong MS Office skills. A High School Diploma is required, with Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years' experience in underwriting or a similar position.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work with Underwriter to obtain required information, complete applications, and issue policies promptly and accurately.
• Provide support for the sales and production process, including new business quotes as needed.
• Issue renewals and review submissions, rate for premium and terms, and issue binders.
• Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and accuracy against underwriting guidelines.
• Order and review inspections, verify information against policy details, and issue Certificates of Insurance.

Skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Proofreading

Customer-focused

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Hull & Company Fort Lauderdale, a member of Bridge Specialty Group

is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL!

How You Will Contribute:

• Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.
• Provide full assistance and support for the sales and production process; including, but not limited to, providing new business quotes as needed.
• Issuance of renewals.
• Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, and issue written binders.
• Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and a high degree of accuracy including forms and editions.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the use of all agency management software systems and suggest labor saving uses to management.
• Order and review inspections. This duty requires the ability to identify the different exposures of risks, verify information obtained on inspection with the information on policy for accuracy and verification of underwriting guidelines.
• Issuance of Certificates of Insurance.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a similar position
• Strong multitasking capabilities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent proofreading and accuracy
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Professional demeanor and customer-focused mindset
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field (Preferred)

About Us:

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers' comp, property and personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group - aligning risk with greater reach.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself".