Underwriting Support Assistant (L 1)

Ascot Group; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascot Group in Ridgeland, MS seeks an Underwriting Support Assistant Level 1 to help manage workflows across departments, prepare renewals, and handle miscellaneous tasks in the ASC. The role reports to the Operations Manager and is based in the Ridgeland office.

Key duties include data entry, quality checks, renewal preparations, and filing of correspondence. The candidate should work well in a team, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related work experience in an office setting
• Associate’s degree preferred; High School Diploma required
• Insurance industry experience is preferred
• Ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment with deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong written/verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Master two core responsibilities to support multi-line product areas: submission clearance and renewal preparations
• Data entry, analysis, and data validation for quality
• Support Operations Tech Specialists and colleagues; assist with special projects as directed by the manager
• Collaborate with underwriting and operations to ensure timely, consistent workflows

Skills

Office skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree preferred; HS diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

To be considered for an open position, employees must:

• Have worked for Ascot for at least 12 months and or/in their current position for at least 12 months (any exceptions require HR approval)
• Have discussed the desire to apply for the position with their direct manager
• Be an employee in good standing and must not have been subject to disciplinary action in the last 12 months
• Meet the minimum job requirements to perform the essential functions of the position

Job Summary:

As part of Ascot’s Operations Support Center (“ASC”), the Underwriting Support Assistant Level 1 will report to the Operations manager. Their primary responsibility is to support and manage workflows between multiple departments, by preparing renewals, managing correspondence filing, and handling other miscellaneous functions, as needed. The Underwriting Support Assistant will collaborate with underwriting and operations to support the business units in a consistent and timely manner. This role is based in the Ridgeland, MS office.

Responsibilities:

• Master two core responsibilities to provide support for multi-lines products areas. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • submission clearance
  • processing dead accounts
  • quality checks
  • renewal preparations
  • correspondence filing
• Responsible for data entry, analyzing, and validating data to ensure quality
• Support the Operations Technical Specialists and other colleagues as needed
• Participate in special projects as requested, and perform additional assignments as instructed by the manager

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of related work experience, preferably in an office setting
• Associate’s degree preferred; High School Diploma required
• Experience in the insurance industry is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team, meet deadlines, and successfully perform in a changing, fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter and focused eye for detail and accuracy
• Effective time management and organizational skills