Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional ready to grow your career in the insurance industry? Join Kinsale Insurance, a leading excess and surplus (E&S) lines carrier headquartered in Richmond, VA. We’re known for our high-quality, high-touch approach and innovative, personalized solutions that help clients manage complex risks.
About the RoleAs a Premium Accounting Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting accounts receivable premium balances for our wholly owned subsidiary, Aspera Insurance Services, Inc. You’ll collaborate closely with our finance and underwriting teams, working onsite in our new Richmond, VA office to help ensure accurate, timely processing of premium transactions.
What You’ll Do- Following up on past-due Aspera balances with agency accounting contacts
- Reviewing system-generated Aspera statements before they’re sent to agents
- Releasing Notices of Cancellation (NOCs) and reviewing related payments for rescission as appropriate
- Invoicing and following up on Aspera audit and other premium balances returned for direct collection
- Applying Aspera and Kinsale cash receipts, and serving as backup for cash application
- Communicating Aspera audit installment requests and preparing return premium check requests for approval
- Reconciling differences between Aspera deposited transactions and premium/deductible allocations to support accurate ledger entries
- Maintaining scanned and electronic filing of cash receipts and verifying claims expense and loss payment checks
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Two to five years of accounts receivable experience required
- Two to five years of related insurance experience preferred
- High degree of accuracy and efficiency in data entry
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is a plus
- Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities – Rewarding performance and initiative.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Single and family health, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions.
- Financial Protection – Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, plus life insurance.
- Retirement & Security – Matching 401(k) contributions to help you plan for the future.
- Work-Life Balance – Generous paid time off and company holidays.
- Continuous Learning – Education dollars available for training and professional certifications.
Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgment, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.
Ready to Apply?If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and ready to grow your career in insurance accounting, we’d love to hear from you. Join Kinsale Insurance and become part of a team that rewards initiative, accuracy, and excellence.
Apply today and start building your future with us!
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Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree
- Two to five years of accounts receivable experience
- Two to five years of related insurance experience
- High degree of accuracy and efficiency in data entry
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
What We Do
Kinsale Insurance is an excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurance company located in Richmond, VA specializing in hard-to-place property, casualty, and specialty risks. Our products are distributed nationwide through appointed surplus lines brokers. We target small-to-midsized accounts and have the flexibility to offer terms for businesses with poor loss histories, high-risk venues, and new or high-hazard operations. Every customer receives high-quality, high-touch customer service and innovative, personalized solutions from us for every account. In each corner of our operation, from underwriting to technology and everything in between, we take ownership of every step of the process by doing as much as possible in-house. Kinsale is focused on creating a team-centered, results-driven work environment that is constantly growing, making progress toward our goals, and reaching new milestones at every checkpoint. Our culture rewards the doers: people who seek new opportunities, take initiative, and challenge the status quo. Our newly constructed building helps improve face-to-face collaboration and allows our employees to work as a team, and we prioritize opportunities to develop those team members and their skillsets. Learn more about Kinsale’s offerings by visiting our website: kinsaleins.com
