Associate Underwriter

Core Specialty; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty in Lexington, KY seeks an Associate Underwriter to join our Equine Farm team. You will perform risk analysis, rate equine risks, and assist with policy creation under the guidance of underwriting management.

The role emphasizes customer service, data accuracy and collaboration with brokers, using tools like Power BI, Excel and data management systems. This is a hybrid/remote position in the U.S.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred and relevant underwriting exposure preferred.
• Equine/farm insurance knowledge or hands-on equine farm experience is valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Assess & rate equine risks and provide timely, competent service to brokers.
• Assist with policy creation, data entry and accounts preparation.
• Support data reporting using Power BI, Automate and Excel; uphold policy files.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Equine industry knowledge

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

## Associate UnderwriterApply: Lexington, KY: Remote: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101565-As the Associate Underwriter on our Equine Farm team, you will provide risk analysis, examination, and entry level underwriting as well as underwriting support.**Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:*** With the guidance, instruction and oversight of underwriting management provide brokers competent & timely service, maintain accurate policy files and data management.* Assess & rate equine risks, utilizing accurate pricing and established underwriting guidelines.* Participate and contribute with special projects.* Perform technical underwriting duties to include policy creation, preparing accounts to be modelled and data entry.* Assist with data reporting leveraging available tools such as Power Bi Automate and Excel.* Offer administrative support to the underwriting team as needed.* In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.**Technical Knowledge and Understanding:*** Computer and administrative skills – general working knowledge of MS Office* Strong Organizational skills* Customer service-focused mindset* High attention to detail and accuracy* Ability to work both independently and part of a team.* Strong communication skills both verbally and written, adept at conveying information clearly and effectively* Ability to manage time and projects effectively* Equine Industry knowledge**Experience:** * College degree preferred* Previous experience in Equine/Farm insurance preferred* Hands on Equine/Equine Farm experience preferred* Strong emphasis on customer service and relationship building* Possess strong written and verbal communication skills* Reliable team player* Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize projectsApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote-At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness programCore Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers. For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.