Underwriting Assistant

HUB International; Lynnfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonuses possible

Job summary

HUB International is seeking an Underwriter Assistant to support its underwriting team in evaluating, quoting, and servicing marine risks. The role involves analyzing loss runs, financials, vessel inventories, and marina specifics to develop coverage recommendations.

Collaboration with brokers and agents is essential to ensure accurate policy terms and effective service delivery. The team emphasizes data integrity, independent analysis, and potential project leadership under the CUO.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial insurance; marine or specialty lines exposure preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to synthesize underwriting data.
• Professional communication skills for broker interaction and internal collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and analyze underwriting data (loss runs, financials, vessel inventories).
• Serve as a contact for brokers and agents for servicing accounts.
• Structure tailored coverage solutions and price recommendations based on risk.
• Prepare billing, issue policies, endorsements, and correspondence with accurate terms.
• Maintain data integrity in underwriting and policy systems for compliance.
• Contribute to projects to improve marine underwriting workflows and tools.

Skills

Underwriting data analysis

Attention to detail

Broker communication

Integrity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Underwriting platforms

Policy systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Underwriter Assistant to support our underwriting team in evaluating, quoting, and servicing risks within the marine insurance sector. The role plays a critical analytical function in advancing the underwriting process for a range of marine-related accounts, including marinas, boat dealers, yacht clubs and related businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and analyze underwriting data such as loss runs, financial statements, vessel inventories, marina layouts, and contractor experience profiles.
• Serve as a contact for brokers and agents for servicing of accounts.
• Exercise discretion in structuring tailored coverage solutions, selecting appropriate endorsements, and developing pricing recommendations based on independent evaluation of risk characteristics and exposures.
• Prepare billing and issue policies, endorsements, and correspondence, applying independent judgment to ensure accuracy of terms, conditions, and coverage language relative to the bound risk.
• Maintain accurate records in underwriting and policy administration systems, ensuring data integrity for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Contribute subject‑matter expertise and independent analysis to projects aimed at improving marine underwriting workflows, automation tools, and service delivery; may lead discrete project workstreams at the direction of the CUO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial insurance, preferably with marine or specialty lines exposure.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to synthesize technical underwriting data.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, for internal collaboration and broker interaction.
• High level of integrity and the ability to exercise judgment with respect to matters of significance, including coverage determinations, risk evaluation, and broker communications, in a fast‑paced environment with limited direct supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with underwriting platforms or policy systems.
• Insurance designations a plus but not required.

Required Experience & Education

• Required Experience: 2‑5 years of relevant experience.
• Required Education: High school or equivalent.
• Required Travel: No Travel Required.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $28 – $29/hr and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International offers comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid‑time‑off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. In addition, eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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