Underwriting Assistant

TEKsystems; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support a team of underwriters with policy processing, premium calculations, and data entry in a paper-intensive environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and independent work habits in Bloomington, IL.

Ideal candidates will handle premium calculations, issue policies, and maintain billing packages while collaborating with underwriters and other business units.

Qualifications

• Strong data entry and administrative support experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to interpret information, follow detailed instructions, and solve problems independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a paper-intensive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and issue new and renewal insurance policies based on underwriting guidelines and instructions.
• Assemble policy documents, endorsements, and billing packages with a high degree of accuracy.
• Process policy changes, renewals, endorsements, and other policy-related transactions.
• Organize, scan, and maintain paper files and insurance documentation.
• Support underwriters with administrative and policy servicing activities.

Skills

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Paper-based Processes

Job description

Underwriting Assistant Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support a team of underwriters by preparing, processing, and maintaining insurance policy documentation. This role is responsible for premium calculations, policy issuance, data entry, billing preparation, and administrative support within a fast-paced insurance environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working with large volumes of data while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

This position is primarily paper-based and requires strong attention to detail, independent work habits, and the ability to navigate traditional processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities Policy Processing & Administration

• Prepare, review, and issue new and renewal insurance policies based on underwriting guidelines and instructions.


• Assemble policy documents, endorsements, and billing packages with a high degree of accuracy.


• Process policy changes, renewals, endorsements, and other policy-related transactions.


• Organize, scan, and maintain paper files and insurance documentation.


• Support underwriters with administrative and policy servicing activities.

Rating & Premium Calculations

• Calculate insurance rates and premium amounts using established rating manuals and underwriting guidelines.


• Apply pricing modifications and endorsements as directed by underwriters.


• Analyze underwriting information to ensure accurate policy issuance and premium calculation.


• Assist with experience rating and collection of rating information needed for underwriting decisions.

Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Enter and maintain policy, billing, and customer information within internal systems.


• Complete premium coding and accounting-related records for processed transactions.


• Review documents and worksheets for accuracy and completeness.


• Participate in quality-control reviews and verify the accuracy of work completed by peers.


• Identify and resolve discrepancies through research and collaboration with internal teams.

Collaboration & Customer Support

• Partner closely with underwriters, accounting, claims, marketing, and other business units to ensure smooth policy processing.


• Communicate with brokers, business partners, and company representatives to gather required information.


• Assist with monitoring policy issuance timelines and endorsement processing.


• Follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely completion of underwriting tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Strong data entry and administrative support experience.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.


• Ability to interpret information, follow detailed instructions, and solve problems independently.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to work efficiently in a paper-intensive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in insurance, underwriting support, policy administration, or financial services.


• Experience performing calculations, auditing documents, or processing contracts.


• Familiarity with insurance terminology and policy documentation.

Key Skills

• Underwriting Support


• Data Entry


• Policy Processing


• Insurance Administration


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Word


• Premium Calculations


• Document Review


• Administrative Support


• Quality Assurance


• Analytical Thinking


• Attention to Detail

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a detail-focused professional who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys working with numbers and documentation, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, independent work habits, and the ability to support underwriters by ensuring policies and premium calculations are processed accurately and efficiently.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Work Environment: Office-based, highly administrative and paper-driven

Focus: Policy issuance, premium calculations, data entry, document processing, and

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.