Associate Underwriter, West (opens in new tab)

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k matching

PTO 20 days

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Backup care

Job summary

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals offers an Early Careers Program in underwriting, designed for ambitious graduates. The one-year training track provides specialized training, industry certifications, and growth opportunities within a global insurance leader.

The role is hybrid, starting in early 2027, with a base salary range of 70,000–75,000 and incentives. You will gain on-the-job experience, work with a dedicated team, and advance toward professional certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with keen problem-solving ability.
• Proactive, organized, and able to multitask.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork, and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Arch products and services to wholesale and retail brokers.
• Underwriting and pricing products including financial and exposure analysis.
• Reviewing policy contracts and ratings, and reviewing claims.
• Binding new and renewal accounts per underwriting strategy.
• Serving brokers and customers with excellent service.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Leadership potential

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance & Risk Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is intended for a candidate seeking growth opportunity in a dynamic organization. The Associate Underwriter will join a specific business unit, as assigned, and will receive ongoing on-the-job training in their line of business. The Associate also will be part of the company’s Early Career Program. The Early Career Program Underwriting Track is a one-year training program geared toward ambitious college graduates looking to launch a high-performing career in underwriting with a world-wide insurance leader. During the one-year program, associates receive specialized training that can position them for career advancement and valuable industry certifications.

Responsibilities

As the Associate develops skill and gains experience, on-the-job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Marketing Arch products and services to wholesale and retail brokers
• Underwriting and pricing products, including:
• Financial analysis
• Exposure analysis
• Policy contract review and rating
• Claims review
• Binding new and renewal accounts according to our underwriting philosophy and strategy
• Servicing our brokers and customers

Education & Required Skills

• Recently completed a Bachelor’ Degree in Insurance & Risk Management, Business, Liberal Arts, Communications, Psychology, Finance, or relevant degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical, with keen ability to think through issues.
• Proactive; able to organize and prioritize to meet multiple demands and commitments.
• Strong work ethic; team player; exhibits leadership potential.

Location & Work Arrangement

The Early Careers Program (ECP) begins Summer 2027. A new hire for this role would start between January - June 2027.
This position is classified as a hybrid position. You will work 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

70,000-75,000

Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care.