Underwriting Associate

UFG Insurance

Underwriting Associate for UFG, assisting with underwriting insurance risks and providing administrative support within the Mountain Region. Requires knowledge of insurance guidelines and collaboration with internal teams.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Guidewire

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with underwriting insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and delegated authority.
Provide technical underwriting and administrative support to the underwriting staff.
Analyze underwriting information to triage, prepare and respond to quotes, renewals and policy endorsements.
Apply underwriting guidelines and ensure compliance with all company filings, rules, and regulations.
Underwrite and process all endorsement requests within assigned letter of authority statement.
Document assigned files with quality underwriting information aligned with business strategy.
Screen new business submissions for assigned underwriters and create file documentation.
Provide comprehensive analysis and underwriting recommendations to Underwriter when decisions exceed authority.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
Completion of or working towards CIC or AU.
3 years of commercial property and casualty insurance experience preferred.
Knowledge of coverage forms & endorsement used in policy construction.
Efficiently utilize internal tools, resources, and administrative systems (Risk Selection & Line of Business Manual, Reference Connect, Guidewire, LC360, etc.) for effective decision making.
Stay current on underwriting strategy, regulations & trends for assigned territory to make effective underwriting decisions.
Strong commitment to quality.
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and effective dates.
Ability to establish a high degree of trust for internal and external customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive compensation
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritinginsurance risk analysispolicy endorsementscompliancecommercial property insurancecasualty insurancecoverage formsendorsement knowledgedecision making

Soft Skills

time managementquality commitmenttrust buildinganalytical skillscommunication

Certifications

CICAU