Underwriting Assistant

CRC Group

$85K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
  • State-specific insurance license required; additional designations preferred.
  • Experience expected to increase with career progression towards complex account handling.
  • Knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting and coverage analysis is essential.
  • Proficient with automation tools for underwriting and policy administration.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite renewal business with minimal supervision and escalate exceptions as needed.
  • Explain liability and program coverages clearly to clients and prospects.
  • Provide guidance to underwriting clerks and policy typists for accurate processing.
  • Review policies and endorsements, resolving discrepancies and coordinating corrections.
  • Conduct rating for new and renewal business using approved methodologies.
  • Manage and ensure accuracy of account documentation.
  • Review and process various policy servicing requests following guidelines.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career progression and skill development.
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate high-volume periods.
  • Supportive environment with structured guidance and mentorship opportunities.
  • Access to training programs for continuous professional development.
Full Job Description
Coordinates the servicing of new and renewal accounts from the time of binding in accordance with company and carrier guidelines. Prepares invoices and policy documentation, supports underwriting and rating activities, and proactively identifies and resolves issues to ensure accurate, timely processing. Delivers high-quality professional service to agents, carriers, and internal partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Followingis a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.  

  • Underwrite renewal business with minimal supervision and escalate exceptions as needed.

  • Clearly explain liability and programcoveragesto clients and prospective clients.

  • Provide day-to-day guidance and instructions tounderwritingclerks and policy typists to support accurateprocessing.

  • Review policies, endorsements, audits, and cancellations; resolve discrepancies and coordinate corrections.

  • Conduct rating for new and renewal business using approved methodologies and tools.

  • Manage account documentation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper retention.

  • Review and process policy servicing requests, including endorsements, audits, carrier requests, certificates, premium finance notices, and cancellations.

  • Invoice and process new business and renewal binders, premium-bearing endorsements, and cancellationsin accordance withinternal and carrier guidelines.

  • Establish new submissions in the clearance system and route/handle them per established procedures.

  • Produce cancellation and non-renewal notices in compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.

  • Maintain underwriting files for accounts where policies are not issued and ensureappropriate follow-upand documentation.

  • Maintain pending/suspense and diary systems to track open items, deadlines, and required actions.

  • Maintain account filesin accordance withcompany policy and audit readiness standards.

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support underwriting operations and service commitments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • High school diploma or equivalent education is required. 

  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience is preferred. 

  • Experience expectations increase across the career path, with progression toward more complex account handling and workflow ownership  

 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

  • State-specific insurance license is required; additional designations may be preferred based on role scope and jurisdiction. 

 

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS 

  • Working knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting concepts, coverage analysis, and rating fundamentals. 

  • Ability to interpret policy forms, endorsements, audits, cancellations, and carrier guidelines; identify and resolve discrepancies. 

  • Proficiency with underwriting and policy administration automation, including Windows-based applications, Delphi, Microsoft Word, DocuCorp, and Rackley ISO Rating Software. 

  • Strong documentation and file management skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance. 

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to explain coverages and coordinate with agents, carriers, and internal partners. 

  • Ability to prioritize, track pending items, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment; willing to work extended hours when needed. 

The annual base salary for this position is $85k.

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