Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant

Columbia Insurance Group; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Family-like culture

Wellness initiatives

Sponsored events

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Columbia Insurance is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant to support underwriters in rating, evaluating, and processing new business applications, quotes, endorsements, and renewals.

The role requires strong communication and customer service skills, with a Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred and experience in commercial insurance and agency relations considered a plus. Work environment emphasizes collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in commercial insurance and knowledge of rating/underwriting concepts is preferred.
• Experience with agency relations and supplemental insurance education is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a diverse, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters with rating, evaluation, and processing of new business applications, quotes, endorsements, and renewals.
• Review applications and changes; gather information and decide on risk within authority.
• Communicate with agents on risk acceptance, declinations, or modifications.
• Learn and apply underwriting concepts, coverages, and rates through training.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NE - La Vista, NE 68128

Job Category: Other

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary for this position is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, acquired skills, experience, education, and certifications/designations. This position may be eligible for annual merit increases and participation in our bonus program.

What are we looking for?

Join our team as a Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant. In this position you will be assisting underwriters in the rating, evaluation and processing of new business applications, quotes, endorsements, and renewals.

Who we are and what we do?

At Columbia Insurance, we believe our people are the heart of our success and our greatest strength. With robust benefits, a fun, family‑like atmosphere, and a culture that thrives on real connections, Columbia truly is the place to be. Our vision is to lead the industry in people‑first partnerships. The best way to achieve that is by bringing together a team of skilled, passionate, and talented individuals.

Why us?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave, and supplemental sick leave
• Family‑like culture
• Year‑round wellness initiatives
• Company sponsored events
• Opportunities for professional development with conferences, events, and continued education

Company History

Our legacy has roots back to 1889 when we first became part of the mutual insurance movement in the Midwest. Today, our extensive heritage resonates nationwide, as we proudly serve customers in 14 states across the country.

Basic Function and Responsibility

Assist underwriters in the rating, evaluation and processing of new business applications, quotes, endorsements, and renewals.

Essential Functions

• Review applications, renewals, and change requests; gather necessary information and make decisions regarding risk acceptability within prescribed limits of authority
• Communicate with agents regarding risk acceptance, declination or modifications within prescribed limits of authority
• Learn, through education and training, technical information regarding underwriting, coverages, rates and risk selection
• Compute rates on applications, endorsements and quotes as necessary
• Review and/or process premium audit statements to include updating the current term policy
• Actively participate in the system testing assigned to the Branch Office
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills both written and verbal

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous commercial insurance experience and knowledge of commercial lines rating and underwriting concepts
• Previous agency relations experience and supplemental insurance education
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people in a team environment

EOE

Columbia Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.