Underwriting Assistant

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is hiring an Underwriting Assistant in Houston, TX. This entry-level position involves supporting Underwriters by maintaining accurate underwriting files and preparing various Surety Documents. Candidates should have at least 2 years of administrative experience, strong computer skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This 6-month contract role offers several growth opportunities and requires onsite presence Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Administrative experience, preferably in Accounting, Banking, or Financial sectors.
• Attention to detail in a high-volume work environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate underwriting files.

Responsibilities

• Support Underwriters by maintaining underwriting files.
• Prepare Surety Documents and reports for decision-making.
• Resolve issues and build rapport with clients and personnel.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong computer skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Underwriting Assistant

Insight Global is currently hiring an Underwriting Assistant for a large client in the Houston, TX area. The primary responsibility is to support the Underwriter’s by maintaining accurate and up-to-date underwriting files, and preparing various Surety Documents and reports to facilitate the Underwriters decision-making process. Underwriting Assistants are expected to help develop and maintain successful relationships with clients and personnel in other departments within the Company, by providing excellent service, resolving issues, and developing rapport. This includes direct support to company-wide Underwriters and Branch Underwriting Assistants, invoicing bonds, maintaining and setting up bond files in the internal system, closing bond files, and pulling credit reports as necessary. This position requires a person with great attention to detail, the ability to complete tasks and assignments in a high-volume work environment. This will be a 6-month contract-to-hire position and could lead to several growth opportunities. This person must be open to going onsite Monday through Friday.

Base Pay Range

$18.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Must Haves

• High School Diploma (Bachelor's Degree is a plus)
• 2 years of Administrative experience, preferably Accounting/Banking/Financial experience
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Insurance

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