Underwriting Assistant, Surety

Endurance

Underwriting Assistant processing surety bonds for Sompo’s insurance business. Supporting underwriters, agencies, clients, reporting, and Surety UW Center operations.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeMt. Juliet • Tennessee, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing surety bonds, including data entry, underwriting support, and maintaining client relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and effective in communication and collaboration with underwriters and agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surety Bond ManagementUnderwriting SupportMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyEffective CommunicationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Data EntrySurety Business ProcessingRating Scenarios UnderstandingError-Free Work ProductionInternal Report Management

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingProblem-SolvingPlanningOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft EdgeGoogle ChromeNitro ProAdobe

Industry Keywords

Filed RatesMinimum PremiumRaterLine CardsClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle day-to-day processing and management of surety bonds
Process surety business through data entry, Underwriter support, understanding rating scenarios, and producing error-free work
Develop working relationships with underwriters and act as the first point of contact for service inquiries
Maintain relationships with agencies and clients
Apply knowledge of filed rates, minimum premium, rater, and line cards
Manage internal reports, including monthly renewal, status reports, data cleanup projects, submission-under-review, and quoted-status reports
Support the Surety UW Center team, including other Underwriting Assistants, account management, bond forms, and collections
Collaborate with underwriters, agencies, clients, and Surety teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred 3–5 years of experience as a Technical Assistant or Underwriting Assistant performing similar responsibilities
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication abilities across email, phone, and in-person interactions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Edge/Chrome, and Nitro Pro or Adobe
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with team members
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Eagerness to learn, positive attitude, and willingness to take on new opportunities and responsibilities as assigned by Underwriters or Leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs for eligible employees
Base salary and incentive compensation under a pay-for-performance program
Two medical plans, including a Traditional PPO and Consumer Driven Health Plan with Health Savings Account and competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life and AD&D benefits, with optional supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse, and children
Company-paid Disability benefits with salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Paid time off programs, including company-paid holidays
Parental Leave Benefits and Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Qualification benefits
Hybrid work environment