US Assurance Specialist

US Assurance Specialist

The US Assurance Specialist will play a key role in evaluating the effectiveness and integrity of insurance operations across a portfolio of specialty insurance partners. This position combines audit, compliance, underwriting, financial review, and risk management responsibilities in a collaborative environment. You will lead and participate in reviews designed to identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement. The role requires strong analytical judgment and the ability to translate findings into practical, actionable recommendations. You will work closely with members and senior stakeholders while monitoring remediation efforts through completion. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to review methodologies, policies, procedures, and technology-enabled workflows. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced insurance assurance professional who enjoys working independently while building trusted business relationships.

Accountabilities

• Lead and participate in Member Reviews covering underwriting, documentation, compliance, reporting, and financial activities to provide reasonable assurance over operational effectiveness.
• Review insurance rates and forms across selected policies to identify deviations from state-approved filings and applicable requirements.
• Conduct underwriting file reviews to evaluate adherence to underwriting guidelines, internal procedures, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
• Analyze review findings, identify areas of risk, and communicate clear, actionable recommendations designed to mitigate potential issues.
• Monitor outstanding recommendations and follow up with responsible stakeholders to support timely remediation and resolution.
• Build positive, productive relationships with members and senior management while delivering constructive, value-added assurance insights.
• Analyze operational data to identify errors, trends, and potential risks and develop meaningful samples based on appropriate selection criteria.
• Review monthly premium trust transactional reports and investigate relevant exceptions or discrepancies.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry developments affecting insurance underwriting and compliance.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of review policies, procedures, and methodologies.
• Use appropriate technology and AI-enabled tools to improve workflow efficiency, analysis, and problem-solving where relevant.
• Travel periodically as required to support review activities and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant audit or assurance experience within a property and casualty insurance organization, preferably in an MGA, MGU, or program administrator environment.
• Commercial insurance underwriting and/or rating experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, policy administration, compliance, and related processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data, identify exceptions, assess risk, and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to both operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple reviews, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business productivity tools.
• Familiarity with AI tools and practical experience applying AI to workflow automation, analysis, or AI-assisted problem solving.
• Ability to build collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Opportunity to work across specialty insurance, assurance, underwriting, compliance, and financial risk disciplines.
• Meaningful exposure to insurance partners and senior stakeholders.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of assurance methodologies and processes.
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools and technology-driven approaches to workflow optimization.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to build expertise across specialty insurance operations.
• Compensation and benefits are subject to the applicable employment package and location.