Senior Underwriting Assistant / Underwriting Operations Specialist

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market compensation package

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO and holidays

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Underwriting Assistant / Underwriting Operations Specialist for a remote U.S. role.

This position provides exposure to underwriting operations, broker interaction, submission analysis, and account management support beyond traditional processing. The role emphasizes strategic involvement within underwriting, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to collaborate across a growing E&S

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial insurance underwriting support experience.
• E&S experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with submissions, loss analysis, underwriting documentation, and broker communications.

Responsibilities

• Review new business submissions for completeness and identify information needed for underwriting review.
• Partner with brokers and underwriters to obtain exposure data and account details.
• Analyze loss runs, exposure information, and documentation to support risk assessment.
• Investigate insured operations to ensure accurate underwriting file setup and documentation.
• Maintain underwriting files and data integrity within policy systems.
• Track quotes, binders, renewals, and other underwriting metrics.
• Assist with workflow management and follow-up across active accounts.
• Serve as liaison between underwriting, operations, and distribution partners.
• Support process improvements and operational enhancements within underwriting.

Skills

Underwriting support

E&S experience

Submissions analysis

Broker communications

P&C operations

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Tools

Policy administration systems

Job description

Senior Underwriting Assistant / Underwriting Operations Specialist

Location: Remote (U.S.)

About the Company

Our client is a top Excess & Surplus carrier experiencing significant growth and continued investment in its underwriting platform. Backed by the financial strength and resources of a nationally recognized insurance organization, the company offers a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and long-term career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriting Assistant / Underwriting Operations Specialist to support a growing underwriting team. This is not a traditional processing-focused role. The position offers extensive exposure to underwriting operations, broker interaction, submission analysis, and account management support, making it ideal for professionals looking to play a more strategic role within an underwriting organization.

Responsibilities

• Review new business submissions for completeness and identify outstanding information needed for underwriting review.
• Partner directly with brokers and underwriters to obtain exposure data, loss information, and other account details.
• Analyze loss runs, exposure information, and underwriting documentation to support risk assessment and decision-making.
• Investigate insured operations and organizational structures to ensure accurate underwriting file setup and documentation.
• Maintain underwriting files and ensure data integrity within policy administration systems.
• Track quotes, binders, renewals, and other key underwriting metrics.
• Assist with workflow management and follow-up activities across active accounts.
• Serve as a key liaison between underwriting, operations, and distribution partners.
• Support process improvement initiatives and operational enhancements within the underwriting department.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external broker partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial insurance underwriting support experience.
• E&S experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with submissions, loss analysis, underwriting documentation, and broker communications.
• Strong understanding of commercial P&C insurance operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong data accuracy and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced underwriting environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Above-market compensation package.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced and respected E&S underwriting leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriting support professional who enjoys the analytical side of underwriting, broker interaction, and operational problem-solving while gaining exposure to a growing E&S platform.