Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking an Underwriting Service Associate to provide clerical and data-entry support to underwriting teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory awareness, and strong collaboration with assistants within assigned units.

The ideal candidate will have solid communication skills, mathematical aptitude, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A hybrid office presence is required, with in-office work three days per week, and duties may expand as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency with Excel/Word.
• Good computer skills with strong organization and clear written and verbal communication.
• Proven multitasking ability and time management under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policies for policy issuance where applicable.
• Review policies for accuracy and regulatory standards.
• Review policy logs for accurate input and data.
• Input policy and underwriting data in appropriate systems.
• Process endorsements per request following company guidelines.
• Maintain structured diary system and file organization.
• Coordinate file pulls and ensure timely information receipt.
• Follow up on delinquent data and manage submissions.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Mathematical aptitude

Time management

Organization

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)

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.

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:

• Embrace the hybrid culture offered at AXIS, you need to be in office 3 days per week.
• Much of the work involves using computers for data entry, analysis, and communication. Comfort with prolonged screen time is necessary. While much of the work may be desk-bound, there might be occasions requiring mobility within the office environment, such as attending meetings or accessing filing systems.

What we offer:

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $45,000 - $55,000. 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.