Associate Underwriter – Earthquake

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an underwriting support professional to review policy issuance, analyze inspections, and assist underwriters with submissions and account triage. The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and teamwork in a fast-paced insurance environment.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of insurance experience, 35 wpm typing, and strong skills with Microsoft Office and agency management systems. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and the position is office-based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years insurance experience.
• Typing proficiency 35 wpm minimum.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Agency Management System(s).
• Experience in a paperless environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting Authority: Policy Issuance review and correspondence.
• Conduct inspection review and analysis resulting in issue identification and post inspection changes.
• Assist Underwriters as requested.
• Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters.
• Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market.
• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal understa

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Team support

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Agency Management System

Job description

• Underwriting Authority: Policy Issuance review and correspondence.
• Conduct inspection review and analysis resulting in appropriate issue identification, and process post inspection changes, as necessary.
• Assist Underwriters as requested.
• Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters.
• Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market.
• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account.
• Generate, edit and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics.
• Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences.
• Provide customer service and underwriting support to help achieve new and renewal premium goals.
• Expected to develop business/personal relationships with producers.
• Travel with an underwriter.
• Other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
• Fill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years insurance experience.
• Working knowledge of insurance terminology.
• Typing proficiency (35 wpm minimum).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & proficiency in Agency Management System(s).
• Experience working in a “paperless” environment preferred.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on time and able to learn quickly.
• Self‑motivated and demonstrate an attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently for extended periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a general understanding of business writing.
• Ability to work well in a small office environment and show a willingness to support the team, including general clerical and administrative tasks as needed.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in underwriting principles and insurance terminology while providing exceptional customer service and administrative support. Capable of managing correspondence, processing submissions, and developing relationships with producers to achieve premium goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Underwriting Authority
• Insurance Experience
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Policy Issuance Review
• Inspection Review and Analysis
• Account Triage
• Typing Proficiency
• Agency Management System Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Self‑Motivated
• Ability to Work Independently
• Team Support

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Terminology
• Business Writing
• Customer Service
• Clerical Duties
• Paperless Environment