Underwriting Assistant, Accident & Health

You will support Accident & Health underwriters by preparing and processing policy documentation, contracts, wordings, endorsements, and underwriting transactions. You will maintain accurate system records, produce and validate reports, support book closing and financial reporting, manage files and correspondence, coordinate projects, and improve underwriting processes and systems through automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in preparing and processing underwriting transactions, including policy documentation, contracts, wordings, and endorsements
• Maintain accurate and current records of underwriting activities in underwriting systems
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external meetings
• Assist with coordinating and administering underwriting projects and initiatives
• Provide administrative support, manage correspondence, and maintain digital underwriting files
• Assist with quarterly book closing and underwriting-related deliverables
• Produce, analyze, and interpret underwriting reports
• Conduct controls and validations of US Accident and Health underwriting data
• Act as the primary contact for Global Underwriting quality exception reporting and SOX controls on US Accident and Health underwriting data
• Collaborate with IT to enhance underwriting systems and implement system upgrades
• Drive initiatives to streamline and automate underwriting processes

Requirements

• Previous experience in an underwriting support role or another position within Accident & Health insurance or reinsurance is preferred
• Understanding of Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance and underwriting principles
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other relevant software applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in driving process efficiency and automation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA for medical and dependent care
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid basic long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary employee-paid long-term disability insurance
• Company medical leave
• Parental leave of 8 weeks at full pay after 6 months of service
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Accident coverage
• Company-paid travel assistance programs
• 401(k) with 6% safe harbor match
• Gym reimbursement
• Legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangement
• On-site pantry
• Team outings
• Employee resource groups