Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Support (Primary Focus ~80%)

• Provide day-to-day support to underwriters in the evaluation and management of reinsurance submissions, renewals, and endorsements.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of quotes, binders, and contract documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date underwriting files, systems, and exposure data, ensuring data integrity across platforms.
• Liaise with brokers, cedents, and internal teams to facilitate timely communication and efficient placement of reinsurance risks.
• Track submission pipelines, renewal timelines, and key underwriting milestones to support portfolio management and planning.
• Review submission materials for completeness, including exposure data, loss information, and supporting documentation, prior to underwriting review.
• Support reporting, presentation, and data requests for underwriting decisions.
• Assist with data entry for catastrophe models, pricing tools, and internal reporting systems (as applicable).

Administrative & Operational Support (Secondary Focus ~20%)

• Provide general office administrative support, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and managing calendars.
• Handle routine correspondence and maintain organized filing systems.
• Assist with expense processing, invoice tracking, and basic operational support in coordination with finance and HR.
• Ensure office supplies and resources are adequately maintained.
• Act as a point of contact for visitors and general inquiries.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2–3 years’ experience in an underwriting support, operations, or administrative role within insurance or reinsurance.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in broker-facing interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, and familiarity with underwriting or data management systems.
• Basic understanding of reinsurance structures, terminology, and documentation is advantageous.
• Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced small team environment.