Technical Assistant

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and family

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital in Princeton, New Jersey, is seeking a Technical Assistant to join the Underwriting Support team. This role supports underwriting professionals by handling clerical tasks, data entry, policy preparation, and diary management, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.

The candidate should have strong communication, solid math ability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word). A willingness to work in a hybrid office setting (3 days on site) is preferred, with competitive

Qualifications

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid mathematical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Good computer, organization, written and verbal communication skills.
• Good multi-tasking skills; ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policies for policy issuance where applicable.
• Review policies for accuracy and regulatory standards.
• Review policy logs for accurate input.
• Input policy and underwriting data in appropriate systems.
• Process endorsements per request within established Company guidelines.
• Maintain structured diary system and file organization.
• Coordinate file pulls and diary system to meet timelines.
• Follow up on delinquent data.
• Submission management – where applicable.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Multi-tasking

Organization

Independent work

Job description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Technical Assistant

Job Family Grouping: Operations

Job Family: Underwriting Support

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

As an Underwriting Service Associate this role will act within established guidelines and support the Underwriting teams; working closely with Underwriting Assistants to provide clerical/office support to assigned business unit(s) and/or department(s).

What will you do in this role?

• Prepare policies for policy issuance where applicable
• Review policies for accuracy and regulatory standards
• Review policy logs for accurate input
• Input policy and underwriting data in appropriate systems
• Process endorsements per request within established Company guidelines – where applicable
• Work with identified resources to maintain a structured diary system. Work with identified resources to structure and maintain file organization
• Coordinate file pulls and manage diary system to ensure that all necessary information is received within established timelines
• Follow up on delinquent data
• Submission management – where applicable

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Solid mathematical aptitude Proficient in Microsoft Office products (particularly, Excel and Word)
• Good computer, organization, written and verbal communication skills
• Good multi-tasking skills; ability to organize work and perform within time constraints
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

What we prefer you to have:

• Knowledge of underwriting principles and processes
• Understands how to access and utilize necessary reference materials
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements
• Preferred knowledge of policy forms and documentation
• 2-3 years prior experience in the commercial insurance industry

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

Be in the office 3 days per week, this is a hybrid role.

What we offer:

[US]:

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of 45k to 55k Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is [Non-Exempt] for FLSA purposes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.