Underwriting Technician

Amynta Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Savings Account Options

Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match 50% of the first 7%

18 days paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

Amynta Group is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support day-to-day underwriting functions within the Structured Credit business unit under Amynta Risk Solutions. The role reports to the Senior Underwriting Technician and involves submissions, quotes, binding, and policy administration tasks across US and UK activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years in insurance, strong English communication, and superb organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–5 years of insurance experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage submissions, tracking and follow-up for US/UK underwriting teams.
• Oversee communications and approvals to proceed with transactions.
• Finalize binding documents and ensure timely recording in systems.
• Maintain policy administration files and premium billing processes.
• Prepare reports and distribute monthly bordereaux and underwriting references.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We're thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group!

The Amynta Group is a premier insurance services company with more than $3.5 billion in managed premium and 2,000 associates across North America, Europe, and Australia. An independent, customer-centered and underwriting-focused company, Amynta serves leading carriers, wholesalers, retail agencies, auto dealers, OEMs, and consumer product retailers with innovative insurance and warranty protection solutions. Amynta operates through three segments: Managing General Agencies; Warranty, including automotive, consumer and specialty equipment; and Specialty Risk Services.

We are seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support day-to-day global underwriting functions within the Structured Credit business unit under Amynta Risk Solutions (ARS), reporting to the Senior Underwriting Technician.

Underwriting Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Submissions:

  • Manage the recording and progress of submissions by the underwriting team in US and UK. Work with team to ensure prompt responses and appropriate follow up.
  • Monitor updates of submission recording system to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner.

• Quotes:

  • Oversee use of reinsurance capacity per transaction with underwriters based on Underwriting Guidelines and Reinsurer Risk Appetite;
  • Manage internal and external communication and approvals required to proceed with transactions and execute appropriately.

• Binding:

  • Manage finalization of documents with underwriters and ensure they are signed and all required information has been received.
  • Work with Operations team to ensure prompt binding and recording of deals in systems
  • Organize and then file deal documents accurately to ensure adherence to current underwriter guidelines and corporate protocols.

• Policy Administration:

  • Maintain Underwriting files - Ensure filing of Endorsements/Amendments and correspondence in on- line policy files.
  • Liaise with Operations, Finance & Accounting to ensure proper billing, reserving and -monitoring of premium.
  • Manage ongoing premium schedules for each policy, ensuring creation of invoices and oversee prompt payment, collection and processing
  • Communicate with brokers to administer transactions and assist with open questions
  • Respond promptly to requests for policy amendments and changes; push through document changes and ensure updates to policy recording systems.
  • General Management:
    • Prepare reports as requested and circulate, analyze data produced for inconsistencies and anomalies, follow through on required steps triggered by the reports and respond to any questions
    • Review and distribute monthly bordereaux and related reports to (re)insurers
    • Maintain reference materials for underwriting, as required
    • Support the development and utilization of the new Underwriting system

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of active experience within the insurance sector. Candidates with extensive career longevity or seasoned backgrounds in the workforce are highly encouraged to apply and will be viewed very favorably.
• Remote Work & Organization: Exceptionally organized and disciplined to thrive in a remote work environment. Must possess strong time-management skills and the ability to maintain peak productivity with minimal direct supervision.
• Core Competencies: Confident, self-motivated professional with exceptional English interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaboration: Highly comfortable navigating internal and external networks to actively advocate for the business unit.
• Execution: Demonstrated ability to adhere strictly to operational protocols with a steadfast commitment to high-quality output and client service.
• Technical Skills: Expert-level proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Teamwork: A dedicated, collaborative team player.

Preferred Qualifications (A Plus):

• Specialized Knowledge: Direct experience or foundational knowledge in Credit & Political Risk insurance.
• Project Management: Advanced project planning capabilities. This includes a proven track record of successfully organizing, prioritizing, and controlling deliverables in environments with fluid, overlapping, or conflicting deadlines.

Benefits

Amynta Group offers the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Savings Account Options
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) match 50% of the first 7% once eligible
• 18 days paid time off plus holidays

The Amynta Group (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.