Underwriting Assistant

*Description:*
As an Underwriting Assistant to an Industry-leading International Insurance Institution you will be responsible for working with top National and State Wide companies as well as High-Profile Clients. Assist the team in maintaining efficient underwriting processes and providing customer service to their Clients. Work on a flexible and innovative team offering a friendly, collaborative, diverseandinclusive work environment.
*Additional Responsibilities include:*

* Support the Underwriters in the delivery of an effective and efficient administration service
* Provide pre-underwriting and rating support to Underwriters and other staff.
* Ensure timely and accurate data entry and scanning of risk documentation onto all systems within agreed service levels. Specifically checking agreed % of risk entries as required.
* Data verification, integrity & accuracy.
* Photocopying, logging and scanning quotes and declinatures, filing, archiving and scanning.
* Interact with other teams, i.e. Claims, Finance, Compliance, Management Services and other underwriting teams on matters affecting or related to accounts within the portfolio.
* Help maintain team standards through supporting other underwriting assistants in achieving their service/quality levels and targets, as required.
* Provide accurate management information to management team and underwriters.
* Produce ad hoc reports, presentations and marketing literature for managers, underwriters and other members of staff as requested.
* Provide a professional service to brokers in person, writing, email and telephone.
* Maintain and develop key relationships including brokers and external clients, responding to client queries in an accurate and timely fashion.
* Attend client meetings as required.
*Skills and Abilities*

* Accurate and numerate
* Computer skills - good working knowledge of MS Office, well developed spreadsheet skills
* Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
* Motivational skills, team worker as well as able to work on own initiative
* The ability to manage time, meet deadlines and priorities
*Job Type & Location*
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $29.33 - $29.33/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision


* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


* Short and long-term disability


* Health Spending Account (HSA)


* Transportation benefits


* Employee Assistance Program


* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.