Underwriting Associate

20 hours ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Ryan Specialty Full time
Job Summary

The Underwriting Associate is a key role in the insurance industry, responsible for supporting the underwriter in the decision-making process. This position requires a strong understanding of insurance policies, risk management, and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides strategic support to the underwriter, including reviewing binder quotes, providing new quotes, rating premium submissions, and assisting the underwriter in meeting production goals.
  • Maintains complete client documentation, accurately records data needed to issue insurance, and follows up as needed for missing information.
  • Ensures that quotes and binders are confirmed in writing and policies are issued promptly and accurately in accordance with the binding authority guidelines and statutory and regulatory compliance.
  • Makes accurate state filings where applicable and ensures accurate tax payment in accordance with the state laws.
  • Contributes to the success of the underwriting team in mitigating risks and ensures sound insurance policies by providing valuable insights to facilitate informed underwriting decisions.
  • Keeps up to date with binding authority underwriting guidelines, best practices, and any change in regulatory or statutory environment.
  • Builds underwriting reports and checks for consistency and reviews and handles inspection recommendations and discrepancies as suggested by the Underwriter.
  • Communicates with clients and agencies under the managing underwriter's supervision and develops relationships with other underwriters.
  • Learns agency management software systems as needed and works with the underwriting team to understand underwriting processes and procedures.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in the insurance industry or underwriting.
  • Bachelor's degree required, Business Administration, Risk Management preferred.
  • Minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses.
  • Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) preferred.
Benefits:

Ryan Specialty offers a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps employees achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. This includes paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, paid parental leave, mental health services, and more.

The target salary range for this position is $62,375.00 annually. The wage range considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.



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