Associate Underwriter

Avoca Risk, LLC is a tech-enabled specialty underwriting management company formed through a strategic partnership between Avoca Insurance Holdings—a Bermuda-based MGA platform founded in 2009—and Unison Risk Advisers, a top 40 U.S. retail broker with a 125-year legacy. Privately held and deeply committed to independence, innovation, and client service, Avoca Risk launched a series of multi-line specialty insurance programs in 2025, backed by leading global insurers. Job Summary: Avoca Risk is seeking an Underwriting Technician to support our growing program business. This role is critical to underwriting quality, operational integrity, and broker experience. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong underwriting professional with 3–8 years of experience at an insurance carrier or MGA who enjoys being close to the business and playing a hands‑on role in underwriting execution and process improvement. What You’ll Do Conduct account‑level and policy‑level reviews for accuracy, completeness, and compliance Manage subjectivities and ensure timely resolution prior to binding and policy issuance Perform internal file audits and quality assurance reviews Communicate with brokers to obtain missing information, follow up on outstanding items, and support account progression Act as a key liaison between underwriting, operations, and external partners Track account status and ensure underwriting workflows are followed Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and system data Support data analysis, reporting, and account tracking initiative Assist with account targeting, portfolio reviews, and underwriting insights Support underwriting leadership with ad hoc projects as needed Contribute to the development and improvement of underwriting workflows, controls, and documentation Assist with testing and QA of underwriting systems and tools as required What You Bring Required 3–8 years of underwriting support experience at an insurance carrier or MGA Strong knowledge of underwriting workflows, policy documentation, and QA processes High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast‑paced environment Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal) Preferred Experience supporting specialty lines (Cyber, Professional Liability, E&O, or similar) Prior experience in a program or delegated authority environment Comfort working with underwriting systems, rating tools, and reporting CPCU, AINS, or other insurance designations (or in progress) Who You Are Detail‑oriented and process‑driven, but commercially minded Comfortable owning underwriting support responsibilities end to end Proactive, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision A strong team player who values quality, accountability, and collaboration Interested in growing with a scaling MGA platform Why Avoca Risk? Direct exposure to senior underwriting leadership Opportunity to help build scalable underwriting operations Startup energy with well‑capitalized, established partners High‑impact role with visibility across the business #J-18808-Ljbffr Avoca Risk, LLC