Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines Insurance

Amwins; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amwins is seeking an Associate Underwriter for its Houston office. This full-time position involves collaborating with the team to process insurance quotes and handle inspections. Ideal candidates will have prior insurance experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Company Holiday Schedule

Paternal Leave

Adoption Assistance

Travel Reimbursement for healthcare

Retail Discount Program

Scholarships for dependents

Continuing education focused work environment

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of prior insurance experience.
• Ability to earn a Property & Casualty License within 90 days.
• Excellent computer skills with emphasis on Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review submission information required to issue new or renewal quotes.
• Rate and prepare new or renewal quotes as directed by Underwriter.
• Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft 365

Education

Degree from an accredited four-year university

Job description

Location: Two Greenway Plaza

Suite 400

Houston, TX

Job Id:5832

# of Openings:1

At Amwins , we succeed together — and have a good time doing it.

We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on collaboration , not cutthroat competition. Our teams work together to help each other succeed, and we do right by our clients so they can do right by theirs.

First and foremost, we invest in our employees. That investment shows in everything we do; education and development programs, comprehensive and competitive benefits, and an organizational structure that's 43% owned by employee shareholders .

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to volunteer within Amwins through a wide range of committees and in your community through the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service.

Working at Amwins means you love what you do , how you do it and, ultimately, who you do it with. Whether it's today or 150 years from now, we continue to invest in our culture and your development so opportunities for growth and career advancement are never in short supply.

At Amwins, we win together — and have a good time doing it.

Join our Amwins Access team in Houston as an Associate Underwriter !

This is afull time, in officeposition in our Houston, TX office.

We are looking for people with:

• 1 or more years of prior insurance experience and/or related degree from an accredited four-year university
• Ability to earn a Property & Casualty License within 90 days, cost reimbursed and study support provided by Amwins
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365 proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
• Effective communication skills, verbal and in written
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to prioritize important and pressing tasks

Each Associate Underwriter provides vital team functions:

• Review submission information required to issue new or renewal quotes
• Rate and prepare new or renewal quotes as directed by Underwriter
• Review and handle inspection recommendations and discrepancies
• Monitor various reports for consistency
• Potential for policy issuance and endorsement processing, including audits
• Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing
• Data entry into multiple internet based systems

Snapshot of what Amwins provides to our team members:

• Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
• Most benefits available first day of employment
• Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
• Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.