Construction Risk Underwriting Assistant

Origin Specialty; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Origin Specialty Underwriters is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support underwriting of construction risks, including site prep, excavation, grading, utility, earthmoving, and infrastructure contractors. You will work with brokers, underwriters, and leadership to drive profitable growth and exceptional service.

The role requires 1–3 years of commercial insurance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of commercial insurance experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and process new and renewal submissions.
• Analyze risk characteristics, loss runs, and underwriting information.
• Assist with pricing, quoting, policy issuance, and documentation.
• Manage renewal activity and support portfolio profitability goals.
• Build strong relationships with wholesale brokers.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and risk control teams.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Loss runs review

Insurance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Origin Specialty Underwriters is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support underwriting of construction risks, including site prep, excavation, grading, utility, earthmoving, and infrastructure contractors. You will work with brokers, underwriters, and leadership to drive profitable growth and exceptional service.

The role requires 1–3 years of commercial insurance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.