Insurance Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Remote work training and advancement

Fully remote environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team from a fully remote capacity. You will gather information, process applications, and manage policy documentation, contributing to accurate risk assessment and policy issuance.

The ideal candidate has strong administrative skills, excellent communication, and can work independently from home with attention to detail. Relevant experience in admin or customer service is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters by gathering and organizing policy application information.
• Process policy endorsements, cancellations, and renewals accurately.
• Communicate with agents, brokers, and policyholders to obtain missing documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for underwriting files.
• Perform data entry and update policy information in the underwriting system.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support their underwriting team in a fully remote capacity. You will assist underwriters in gathering information, processing applications, and managing policy documentation, playing a vital role in the efficient operation of the underwriting department. This position requires excellent administrative skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ideal candidate is eager to learn about the insurance industry, possesses excellent communication skills, and can work effectively independently from home, contributing to accurate risk assessment and policy issuance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters by gathering and organizing policy application information.
• Process policy endorsements, cancellations, and renewals accurately.
• Communicate with agents, brokers, and policyholders to obtain missing documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for underwriting files.
• Perform data entry and update policy information in the underwriting system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework is preferred.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and advancement within underwriting.
• A fully remote work environment fostering flexibility and autonomy.