Underwriting Operations Associate

Ryan Specialty; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 78,799,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Ryan Specialty in Melville, NY seeks an Underwriting Technical Assistant who will process policy-related transactions with accuracy and compliance, review applications, endorsements, and cancellations, and input data into policy systems.

They handle inquiries from policyholders, agents, and other stakeholders, providing timely information and supporting underwriting tasks such as risk assessment and premium calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; coursework in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Technology, or related field is a plus.
• Minimum of one year of professional office experience; insurance underwriting or policy administration experience preferred.
• Experience with insurance systems or policy administration platforms desired.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word; SQL or data querying a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to engage across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Review, clear, and process new business submissions accurately and within service standards.
• Enter, verify, and maintain underwriting information in policy administration systems.
• Prepare, bind, issue, and maintain commercial policies for new and renewal business.
• Process policy transactions including endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements with high accuracy.
• Generate and distribute renewal notices and other policy-related correspondence per guidelines.
• Investigate and resolve booking, billing, accounting, and system discrepancies with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with underwriters, brokers, and management to obtain required information and ensure timely processing.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external partners.
• Produce routine and management reports to support underwriting operations and decision-making.
• Support audits, system enhancements, and special projects as needed.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and drive process improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

SQL

Data querying

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team player

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Policy administration systems

Enterprise applications

Job description

Ryan Specialty in Melville, NY seeks an Underwriting Technical Assistant who will process policy-related transactions with accuracy and compliance, review applications, endorsements, and cancellations, and input data into policy systems.

They handle inquiries from policyholders, agents, and other stakeholders, providing timely information and supporting underwriting tasks such as risk assessment and premium calculations.