Underwriting Assistant

UFP Industries, Inc; Grand Rapids Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation/holidays

Stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support our Commercial P&C underwriting team with administrative and technical duties. You will help process submissions, prepare quotes, binders, policies, and endorsements, and maintain organized underwriting records.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment are

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Submission management: receive, log, and organize submissions from brokers and agents.
• Tracking & reporting: input and maintain data in SharePoint, Excel, and other systems.
• Policy processing: assist in preparation, issuance, and delivery of quotes, binders, policies, endorsements.
• Communication: liaise with brokers, agents, and internal departments to gather information.
• Document management: maintain organized underwriting files and correspondence.
• Compliance & quality control: review documents for completeness and accuracy per guidelines.
• Reporting: generate Excel reports and summaries for underwriters and management as needed.
• Team collaboration: provide general administrative support and participate in other projects.

Job description

Job Summary

The Underwriting Assistant directly supports our Commercial P&C Underwriting team, by performing administrative and technical tasks that facilitate the evaluation, processing, and servicing of Excess & Surplus lines insurance policies. This role is essential in ensuring timely and accurate handling of submissions, endorsements, and policy documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Submission Management:Receive, log, and organize incoming submissions from brokers and agents. Ensure all required documentation is complete.
• Tracking & Reporting: Input and maintain accurate data in various systems including SharePoint, Excel, and others as needed.
• Policy Processing:Assist in the preparation, issuance, and delivery of quotes, binders, policies, and endorsements.
• Communication:Communicate with brokers, agents, and internal departments to gather information, clarify details, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Document Management:Maintain organized files for underwriting records and correspondence.
• Compliance & Quality Control:Review documents for completeness and accuracy before finalizing. Ensure all underwriting files meet internal compliance standards and guidelines.
• Reporting:Generate Excel reports and summaries for underwriters and management as needed.
• Team Collaboration:Provide general administrative support to the underwriting team and contribute to other insurance department projects and assignments as needed.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing quality.
• Team player with commitment to excellent client service.

Preferred Skills and experience

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of insurance regulations and underwriting guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.