Insurance Underwriting Operations Pro

Vantage Risk Ltd.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus potential

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vantage is seeking an Underwriting Operations Specialist in Chicago, IL for hybrid work. You will own recurring reports, map workflows, and maintain documentation to keep underwriting submissions and transfers running smoothly.

The role involves producing timely reports, supporting QBRs, and collaborating with underwriting teams. Requires 2+ years in the industry, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a long-term interest in insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of professional experience.
• At least 2 years of industry experience required.
• Located within a commutable distance to the Chicago office.
• Highly detail oriented, with strong accuracy in recurring reporting and documentation.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, comfortable working across teams.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Interest in building a long-term career in the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with Claude or other AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute the daily Submissions Tracking Report.
• Map and document business unit workflows to support process consistency and improvement.
• Track and report task transfer timings across underwriting operations.
• Assist in the preparation of Quarterly Business Review (QBR) presentations for each of Vantage’s underwriting businesses.
• Provide backup support for mailroom processes as needed.
• Prepare and distribute the Weekly Work Transfer Report.
• Transcribe process recordings into written process documents.
• Own and maintain Work Transfer SharePoint documentation.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from underwriting operations leadership.
• Take on other underwriting operations activities as identified.

Skills

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Analytical reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Claude (AI tools)

Job description

Vantage is seeking an Underwriting Operations Specialist in Chicago, IL for hybrid work. You will own recurring reports, map workflows, and maintain documentation to keep underwriting submissions and transfers running smoothly.

The role involves producing timely reports, supporting QBRs, and collaborating with underwriting teams. Requires 2+ years in the industry, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a long-term interest in insurance.