Remote Senior Underwriting Assistant (US-Based)

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote first

Medical & Dental

401K

Life & Disability

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

EAP

Educational assistance

Referral program

Parental leave

Job summary

Mission Underwriting Services is hiring a Senior Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting process and deliver high-quality service to clients and brokers. You will partner with Program Series Underwriters and mentors within the team to ensure accurate policy processing.

The role requires 3-5 years in commercial underwriting support, a related bachelor’s degree (or 5+ years’ experience), and strong proficiency with PDF/MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment.
• 3-5 years minimum directly supporting commercial lines underwriters.
• Bachelor's degree; OR 5+ years of experience in insurance underwriting.
• Working knowledge of PDF, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Underwriters to quote, bind, and issue policies and endorsements.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with brokers.
• Prepare and review policy files and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Request and verify Broker of Record letters and other underwriting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and SOPs.
• Serve as a mentor to Junior Underwriting Assistants.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and Quality Review Coordinator across multiple lines of business.
• Prepare policies for issuance using the appropriate Policy Administration System (PAS).
• Support the development, review, and implementation of Program Series guidelines and SOPs.
• Lead or assist in PAS testing and review initiatives in collaboration with management.
• Participate in special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting support

Relationship management

Documentation accuracy

SOP compliance

Mentoring

PAS testing

Policy administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

5+ years insurance underwriting

Tools

PDF

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mission Underwriting Services is hiring a Senior Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting process and deliver high-quality service to clients and brokers. You will partner with Program Series Underwriters and mentors within the team to ensure accurate policy processing.

The role requires 3-5 years in commercial underwriting support, a related bachelor’s degree (or 5+ years’ experience), and strong proficiency with PDF/MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.