Associate Underwriter – Earthquake

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

Associate Underwriter managing policy issuance and underwriting support in DUAL North America's Earthquake division. Collaboration with Underwriters and performing administrative tasks in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeSan Diego • California, Colorado, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in underwriting principles and insurance terminology while providing exceptional customer service and administrative support. Capable of managing correspondence, processing submissions, and developing relationships with producers to achieve premium goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting AuthorityInsurance ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyAttention to DetailExcellent Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Policy Issuance ReviewInspection Review and AnalysisAccount TriageTyping ProficiencyAgency Management System Proficiency

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Support

Industry Keywords

Insurance TerminologyBusiness WritingCustomer ServiceClerical DutiesPaperless Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwriting Authority: Policy Issuance review and correspondence.
Conduct inspection review and analysis resulting in appropriate issue identification, and process post inspection changes, as necessary.
Assist Underwriters as requested.
Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters.
Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market.
Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account.
Generate, edit and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders.
Demonstrates basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics.
Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences.
Provide customer service and underwriting support to help achieve new and renewal premium goals.
Expected to develop business/personal relationships with producers.
Travel with an underwriter.
Other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
Fill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailable.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 to 4 years insurance experience.
Working knowledge of insurance terminology.
Typing proficiency (35 wpm minimum).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & proficiency in Agency Management System(s).
Experience working in a “paperless” environment preferred.
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Complete assigned tasks accurately, on time and able to learn quickly.
Self-motivated and demonstrate an attention to detail.
Be able to work independently for extended periods.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a general understanding of business writing.
Ability to work well in a small office environment and show a willingness to support the team, including general clerical and administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
a wide variety of wellbeing offers
competitive salary
unlimited PTO
401k with company match
paid volunteer days and more.