Remote Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Underwriting Assistant to join a fully remote team. You will support the underwriting department with administrative tasks, gather information, and ensure smooth processing of insurance applications.

This role is ideal for an organized individual looking to build a career in the insurance sector from home. You will manage correspondence, organize documents for underwriting reviews, input data into systems, and communicate with agents and clients to resolve

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; insurance coursework or certification is a plus.
• Prior administrative experience, preferably in insurance or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to underwriters, including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining files.
• Assist in gathering and organizing necessary documentation for underwriting reviews, such as applications, financial statements, and loss history reports.
• Input data into underwriting systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Communicate with agents, brokers, and clients to request missing information or clarify application details.
• Prepare policy documents and related paperwork for issuance.
• Assist with monitoring the status of applications and following up on outstanding items.
• Support underwriters in various tasks related to risk assessment and policy issuance.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Insurance certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Underwriting/insurance software (basic)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to join their fully remote team. This role provides essential support to the underwriting department by managing administrative tasks, gathering information, and ensuring the smooth processing of insurance applications. You will play a key role in assisting underwriters in assessing risks and making decisions on policy issuance. This position is perfect for an organized individual seeking to build a career in the insurance sector within a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to underwriters, including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining files.
• Assist in gathering and organizing necessary documentation for underwriting reviews, such as applications, financial statements, and loss history reports.
• Input data into underwriting systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Communicate with agents, brokers, and clients to request missing information or clarify application details.
• Prepare policy documents and related paperwork for issuance.
• Assist with monitoring the status of applications and following up on outstanding items.
• Support underwriters in various tasks related to risk assessment and policy issuance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework or certification in insurance is a plus.
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in the insurance industry or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and eagerness to learn new software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote interaction.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunity to work from home and achieve excellent work-life balance.
• Training and development opportunities to advance within the underwriting field.