Surety Underwriting Support Specialist

Sompo; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Sompo is seeking an Underwriting Assistant for our Surety UW Center in Mount Juliet, TN. You will support day-to-day processing, assist underwriters, and manage agency relationships while ensuring accurate data entry and timely inquiries.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and PDF/tools. This hybrid role bases in Mt. Juliet, TN and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Technical Assistant or Underwriting Assistant.
• Strong written and verbal communication across email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and web browsers; ability to learn new tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Process Surety business through data entry, Underwriter support, understanding rating scenarios, and producing error-free work with attention to detail.
• Develop relationships with underwriters and agencies; serve as first point of contact for service inquiries.
• Maintain relationships with agencies and clients; use knowledge of rated rates, minimum premiums, and line cards.
• Manage internal reports: monthly renewals, status reports, data cleanup projects, submissions under review & quoted status.
• Provide support to the Surety UW Center team (other UAs, account management, bond forms, collections).

Skills

Excel & Outlook

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

Nitro Pro

Adobe Acrobat

Edge/Chrome

Job description

Sompo is seeking an Underwriting Assistant for our Surety UW Center in Mount Juliet, TN. You will support day-to-day processing, assist underwriters, and manage agency relationships while ensuring accurate data entry and timely inquiries.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and PDF/tools. This hybrid role bases in Mt. Juliet, TN and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.