Underwriting Assistant - Remote

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Underwriting Assistant for a Remote position with a Major Insurance Company located in Chicago, IL. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.
Compensation: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications
Position Overview:
The Underwriting Assistant provides essential support to the underwriting team by coordinating submission intake, analyzing loss and exposure data, and maintaining accurate underwriting files. This role serves as a key liaison between underwriters and brokers, ensuring information is complete, properly documented, and entered into the policy management system. The ideal candidate brings hands-on commercial insurance experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new submissions for completeness and request missing information as needed
• Communicate with assigned underwriters and brokers regarding exposure, loss, and general account information
• Analyze and summarize loss information for the underwriting team
• Investigate insured operations, identify changes, document account structures, and capture relevant account data
• Set up and maintain accurate underwriting file documentation
• Enter raw exposure data into the ORES policy management system
• Track underwriting quotes and maintain pertinent data related to rates, quotes, binders, and other key statistics
• Maintain active underwriting files for completeness and accuracy
• Assist with the setup and tracking of assignments and tasks for accounts
• Develop strong working relationships with underwriters, assigned brokers, and members of the client's organization

Primary Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial insurance experience
• Approximately 3 years of Underwriting Assistant experience
• Experience supporting underwriting processes, including submission intake, account documentation, and loss/exposure information
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple platforms
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong Excel proficiency, approximately 7-8 out of 10
• Strong attention to detail and accurate proofreading skills
• Ability to make informed decisions and work with increasing autonomy
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Initiative and willingness to learn, ask questions, and identify opportunities for greater efficiency

Desired Skills:

• Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong overall technical aptitude and ability to learn new or evolving systems and tools

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
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For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

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