Underwriting Assistant

Underwriter Assistant - NAMU

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Underwriter Assistant to support our underwriting team in evaluating, quoting, and servicing risks within the marine insurance sector. The role plays a critical analytical function in advancing the underwriting process for a range of marine-related accounts, including marinas, boat dealers, yacht clubs and related businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, review, and analyze underwriting data such as loss runs, financial statements, vessel inventories, marina layouts, and contractor experience profiles.
• Serve as a contact for brokers and agents with servicing of accounts.
• Exercise discretion in structuring tailored coverage solutions, selecting appropriate endorsements, and developing pricing recommendations based on independent evaluation of risk characteristics and exposures.
• Prepare billing and issue policies, endorsements, and correspondence, applying independent judgment to ensure accuracy of terms, conditions, and coverage language relative to the bound risk.
• Maintain accurate records in underwriting and policy administration systems, ensuring data integrity for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Contribute subject-matter expertise and independent analysis to projects aimed at improving marine underwriting workflows, automation tools, and service delivery; may lead discrete project workstreams at the direction of the CUO.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial insurance, preferably with marine or specialty lines exposure.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to synthesize technical underwriting data.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, for internal collaboration and broker interaction.
• High level of integrity and the ability to exercise judgment with respect to matters of significance, including coverage determinations, risk evaluation, and broker communications, in a fast-paced environment with limited direct supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with underwriting platforms or policy systems.
• Insurance designations a plus but not required.

Salary Transparency:

The expected salary range for this position is $28 - $29/hr and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HAS and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. In addition, eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions.

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.