Senior Underwriter Assistant

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Reinsurance Analyst in New York to manage contract administration and data integrity across underwriting programs. You will interpret deals, support renewal processes, and collaborate with brokers, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate system setup.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel and reporting, with Power BI a plus, requiring 5+ years in reinsurance and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of reinsurance experience in broker/reinsurer environment.
• Strong knowledge of reinsurance contract wording and underwriting support.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Excel with PivotTables; Power BI a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze reinsurance deals for accurate system entry and program setup.
• Manage underwriting programs by maintaining data integrity, documentation, reports, and portfolio tracking.
• Coordinate the renewal process, including gathering prior-year data, experience reports, AM Best information, and accounting items.
• Review slips and contracts for accuracy, compare renewals, maintain diary systems, and ensure complete documentation supporting final contract terms.
• Monitor accounts, premium activity, cash receipts, contract adjustments, and provisional notices of cancellation.
• Partner with brokers, clients, Finance, Claims, IT, and Business Services to support contract administration and account processing.
• Create and maintain management and portfolio reports using underwriting systems, Excel, and reporting tools.
• Support business initiatives through research, financial analysis, presentations, marketing materials, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems, participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), and contribute ideas that enhance team effectiveness.

Skills

Advanced Excel (PivotTables)

Power BI

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Cross-team collaboration

Underwriting operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Underwriting systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze reinsurance deals for accurate system entry and program setup
• Manage underwriting programs by maintaining data integrity, documentation, reports, and portfolio tracking
• Coordinate the renewal process, including gathering prior-year data, experience reports, AM Best information, and accounting items
• Review slips and contracts for accuracy, compare renewals, maintain diary systems, and ensure complete documentation supporting final contract terms
• Monitor accounts, premium activity, cash receipts, contract adjustments, and provisional notices of cancellation
• Partner with brokers, clients, Finance, Claims, IT, and Business Services to support contract administration and account processing
• Create and maintain management and portfolio reports using underwriting systems, Excel, and reporting tools
• Support business initiatives through research, financial analysis, presentations, marketing materials, and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems, participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), and contribute ideas that enhance team effectiveness

Requirements

• 5+ years of reinsurance industry experience with a broker, reinsurer, or ceded reinsurance department
• Strong knowledge of reinsurance contract wording and underwriting support processes
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables; experience with Power BI is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work proactively, and collaborate effectively across teams
• Experience maintaining accurate data, producing reports, and supporting underwriting operations in a fast-paced environment