Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant

Tokio Marine HCC – Surety Group, a member of the Tokio Marine Group of Companies, has an impactful opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant at our Los Angeles, CA home office.

Do you anticipate what others need and accomplish those tasks before being asked?

Are you a stickler for detail, accuracy and efficiency?

Are you resourceful with systems and programs?

Do your communication skills and professionalism make a positive impact for your team?

We are looking for a motivated individual who will provide administrative support for our team of executives and underwriters. The Los Angeles home office is comprised of a collaborative team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Underwriting Assistant are providing administrative assistance to executive and staff underwriters and assisting with projects for the Surety Group home office.

Performance Objectives and Timeline

• During the first 30 days: Learn the basics of our company and surety bonds – what we do, our systems and processes, the members of our team.
• During the first 3 months: Assist with tasks and projects.
• During the first 6 months and beyond: Proactively and adeptly work with various documents, systems, records, information. Be the reliable, go-to resource for executives and underwriters. Communicate with internal and external parties with emails, memos, calls. Generate indemnity agreements, pull reports from various sources, assist with agency relationships.
• During the first year and beyond: Anticipate underwriting needs. Initiate proactive ways to support executives and underwriters so they can grow the business.

Experience & Education Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant and progressive experience
• Success characteristics:
  • Customer service mindset – eager to help, regardless of the task
  • Quick to understand technical information
  • Initiative to anticipate the needs of others
  • Commitment to help others succeed
  • Teamwork, planning and organizational skills
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
• Systems and information: Facility with using programs, systems, and gathering information from multiple sources
• Educational requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • College degree is a plus

For candidates working in person in Los Angeles, the reasonable pay range for this specific position is $25.44 to $34.97 per hour. The pay offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. The pay range is the range TMHCC, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the pay range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market and business considerations.

Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance company with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other locations. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, a hybrid schedule, and the strength, stability, growth, and profitability that comes from being a member of the Tokio Marine Group of Companies.