Associate Specialty Underwriter
The Associate Specialty Underwriter at Confidential Client evaluates new and renewal specialty insurance policies, focusing on risk classification, pricing, and broker relationship management within the Crisis Management division. This entry-level role involves learning underwriting processes, managing broker submissions, and developing critical thinking to balance client needs with company risk appetite in a hybrid work environment.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client (Accounting & Finance) is hiring an Associate Specialty Underwriter to join their Specialty Group — Crisis Management team. This is an entry-level underwriting role focused on evaluating new and renewal policy applications, assessing risk, supporting broker relationships, and maintaining underwriting documentation. The role is hybrid (typically 4 days in-office, 1 day WFH) and requires travel up to 20%.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate new and renewal policy applications and supporting documents to classify and assess risks, determine acceptability, apply rating, and identify endorsements, limits, and pricing.
- Manage a high volume of broker submissions using structured work plans and meet predefined turnaround-time goals.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for brokers to foster collaborative relationships, promote business development, and drive profitable premium growth.
- Articulate underwriting decisions, pricing rationale, and policy terms clearly to brokers and managers.
- Gather market intelligence and broker feedback to identify new business opportunities and improve service delivery.
- Create and maintain physical and electronic underwriting documentation (bound files, worksheets, notes of phone conversations).
- Adhere to underwriting authority directives, guidelines, and company policies.
- Act as a resource for departmental staff on underwriting procedures and best practices.
Learning & Development Milestones
- 0–30 days: Learn the underwriting process and the unique risks associated with kidnap and ransom.
- 30–60 days: Begin quoting less complicated risks with limited oversight.
- 60–90 days: Demonstrate critical thinking by crafting solutions that align client needs with risk appetite.
- 6 months: Build understanding of more complex specialty risks.
Travel Expectations
- Travel required up to 20%.
What You’ll Bring
- Entry-level role — internships in business or a related area preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Office-environment work experience.
- Intermediate proficiency with Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Accurate data-entry skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $30.58 - $38.22 per hour (includes geographic adjustments where applicable).
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage (eligibility from day one).
- Basic life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
- 20 days PTO, two floating holidays, ~11 paid holidays, and volunteer time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Wellness program including mental health services, fitness membership, and Headspace.
- Student loan matching program and employee discounts.
- Strong learning culture and career growth opportunities.
Application Note
If this position is a fit, applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter explaining why they want to join Confidential Client’s team.
Pay Transparency
The pay range for this position is $30.58 - $38.22 per hour. Final pay offered will reflect the candidate’s geographic location, experience, education, and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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