Senior Underwriter Assistant

Endurance

Senior Underwriter Assistant providing critical support to reinsurance underwriting processes in a collaborative environment. Managing data and documentation, and coordinating renewal processes across teams.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret and analyze reinsurance deals for accurate system entry and program setup
Manage underwriting programs by maintaining data integrity, documentation, reports, and portfolio tracking
Coordinate the renewal process, including gathering prior-year data, experience reports, AM Best information, and accounting items
Review slips and contracts for accuracy, compare renewals, maintain diary systems, and ensure complete documentation supporting final contract terms
Monitor accounts, premium activity, cash receipts, contract adjustments, and provisional notices of cancellation
Partner with brokers, clients, Finance, Claims, IT, and Business Services to support contract administration and account processing
Create and maintain management and portfolio reports using underwriting systems, Excel, and reporting tools
Support business initiatives through research, financial analysis, presentations, marketing materials, and special projects
Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems, participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), and contribute ideas that enhance team effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of reinsurance industry experience with a broker, reinsurer, or ceded reinsurance department
Strong knowledge of reinsurance contract wording and underwriting support processes
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables; experience with Power BI is a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work proactively, and collaborate effectively across teams
Experience maintaining accurate data, producing reports, and supporting underwriting operations in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

reinsurance analysisdata integrityunderwriting supportfinancial analysisreportingprocess improvementuser acceptance testingExcelPivotTablesPower BI

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcollaborationproactive managementmulti-priority management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree