Underwriting Assistant

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

Underwriting Assistant supporting DUAL North America's insurance underwriting operations. Managing policy processing, client inquiries, documentation, and underwriting workflows.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeSan Diego • California, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in administrative support and data processing within the Underwriting department, ensuring efficient policy management and effective communication with clients. Possesses a strong understanding of insurance terminology and the ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in Business-Related FieldInsurance Terminology KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyTyping Proficiency (35 WPM Minimum)Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-Motivated

Industry Keywords

UnderwritingPolicy ProcessingClient InquiriesAdministrative DutiesWorkflows Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Underwriting department and underwriters with administrative and data processing tasks
Gather documentation and enter information into systems
Manage workflows and help ensure policy processing efficiency
Serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiries during the account life cycle
Clear and set up electronic files, including filing, and prequalify risks per underwriting guidelines
Generate, edit, and send correspondence on behalf of Underwriters
Respond to client phone calls and emails
Review and issue policies within authority level
Review and approve tasks within authority level
Order, review, and follow up on inspections
Follow up for carrier subjectivities
Issue notices and handle mailings
Issue endorsements and cancellations/reinstatements according to underwriting guidelines and required timeframes
Perform other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field (i.e., Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, etc.) preferred
Working knowledge of Insurance terminology
Typing proficiency (35 wpm minimum)
Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Travel may be required up to 10% of the time
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellbeing offers
Competitive salary
Unlimited PTO
401k with company match
Paid volunteer days
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities