Underwriting Assistant

mission-us; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

mission-us, in Cincinnati, seeks an Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting process, working closely with Program Series Underwriters and brokers to ensure accurate policy processing.

The role emphasizes mentorship within the team and adherence to SOPs, with 2–3 days on-site in a hybrid setup and up to 10% travel. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent underwriting experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment.
• 2+ years directly supporting property underwriters.
• Bachelor’s degree; OR 4+ years of experience in insurance underwriting.
• Working knowledge of PDF, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Underwriters to quote, bind, and issue policies and endorsements
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with brokers
• Prepare and review policy files and documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Request and verify Broker of Record letters and other underwriting documentation
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and SOPs
• Prepare policies for issuance using PAS
• Lead or assist in PAS testing and review initiatives with management
• Participate in special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Underwriting support

Regulatory environment

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PDF

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the role

The Underwriting Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the underwriting process by delivering high-quality, efficient service to both internal and external clients. This position partners closely with Program Series Underwriters and brokers to ensureaccurateandtimelypolicy processing, while also serving as a mentor and subject matter expert within the team.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with Underwriters to quote, bind, and issue policies and endorsements

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with brokers

• Prepare and review policy files and documentation for accuracy and completeness

• Request and verify Broker of Record letters and other underwriting documentation

• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Prepare policies for issuance using theappropriate PolicyAdministration System (PAS)

• Lead orassistin PAS testing and review initiatives in collaboration with management

• Participate in special projects andadditionalresponsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment.

• 2+** years minimum directly supporting property underwriters. **

• Bachelor’s degree; OR4+years of experience in insurance underwriting.

• Working knowledge ofPDF,MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travelupto10% of the year.

• Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Project management software – like Monday.com

• Familiarity with Policy Administration software–OrigamiorFederato

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, includingabilityto effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

• Mustdemonstrateself-motivation, dependability, as well as strong problemsolvingand analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and proactively

• Effective prioritization with minimal supervision

• Proficient multitasking and deadline management

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong mathematical aptitude

• Exceptional customer service orientation

• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

Core Values:

• Builds andmaintainsstrong professional relationships

• Communicates with clarity and impact

• Demonstrates accountability and drives results

• Invests in personal growth and supports team development

• Makes thoughtful, disciplined decisions

Working Conditions:

• Requires a quiet work environment with regular sitting at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Regular use of hands and fingers.
• Frequent talking or hearing.
• Vision requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, focus and depth perception.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days weekly on-site at the Cincinnati office.

You must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States without requirement of employment sponsorship/visa.