Underwriting Assistant (Commercial P&C)

Amerisure Insurance; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Benefits package

Job summary

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our team. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration three days a week with two days from home, supporting underwriting through data collection, organization, and risk assessment.

You will gather financial records, verify documents, and assist with administrative tasks while aligning with underwriting guidelines and partner agencies. Growth opportunities exist within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the insurance industry, financial services, customer service or administration preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High accuracy data entry and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Occasional travel less than 5%.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and process financial records and other documentation for underwriting.
• Assist in gathering information at underwriting partner requests.
• Organize and maintain client files with accurate, up-to-date documentation.
• Support underwriting team with administrative tasks and report preparation.
• Collaborate with agency partners to collect compliance documents and address inquiries.
• Assess risk using Amerisure’s underwriting risk assessment tools.
• Identify discrepancies or missing information and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records of data.
• Learn and adhere to underwriting guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data gathering

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.

Amerisure is recruiting for an Underwriting Assistant to join our team!

This role will be hybrid 3 days a week in the local office & 2 from home. Office locations include Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Farmington Hills MI, Indianapolis IN, Phoenix AZ or Tampa FL.

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting the underwriting team by gathering, verifying, and organizing data from policyholder applications, financial records, and other supporting documents. A high level of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team to ensure accurate underwriting decisions are made.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and process financial records and other documentation needed for the underwriting process.
• Assist in gathering additional information at the request of underwriting partners.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring that all required documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Support the underwriting team with administrative tasks, such as document organization and report preparation.
• Collaborate with agency partners to collect compliance documents and address inquiries from agencies and insureds.
• Assess risk by accurately completing Amerisure’s underwriting risk assessment tools.
• Recognize discrepancies or missing information in applications and take steps to address and resolve the issues.
• Maintain accurate records of data.
• Assist the underwriting team with administrative duties, including document organization and report preparation.
• Learn and adhere to underwriting guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in the insurance industry, financial services, customer service or administration, preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated successful ability to input data with a high accuracy rating, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to travel occasionally, less than 5%

Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Amerisure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amerisure complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Amerisure prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Amerisure prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes unlawful practices. Any improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.