Hybrid Insurance Underwriting Assistant — Growth & Impact

Howden Group Holdings; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support the Underwriting department in San Diego, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on administrative and data-processing tasks to streamline workflows and ensure timely service to clients and partners.

You will assist underwriters by gathering documentation, entering information into systems, and managing tasks across underwriting processes, enabling risk evaluation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of Insurance terminology.
• Typing proficiency (35 wpm minimum).
• Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for customer inquiries during the account life cycle
• Clearance and set up of electronic files, including filing. Prequalify risks per underwriting guidelines
• Generate, edit and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters. Ex: Declination letters, quote follow ups, subjectivity reminders
• Respond to client phone calls and emails, which requires the ability to understand the products offered
• Review and issue policies within authority level
• Review and approve task within authority level
• Order, review, and follow up on inspections as needed
• Follow up for carrier subjectivities
• Issue Notices and handle mailings as needed
• Issue endorsements and cancellations/reinstatements according to established underwriting guidelines within required timeframes
• Other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Insurance terminology

Typing 35 wpm

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support the Underwriting department in San Diego, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on administrative and data-processing tasks to streamline workflows and ensure timely service to clients and partners.

You will assist underwriters by gathering documentation, entering information into systems, and managing tasks across underwriting processes, enabling risk evaluation and compliance.