Senior Underwriting Assistant

About Mission Underwriting Services

At Mission Underwriters, we provide the capital, issuing paper, and reinsurance access you need to launch your own Program Administrator (PA) business quickly and efficiently. We offer non-recourse capital for qualified underwriters, giving you a manageable risk profile with potential equity upside. By taking care of administrative complexities like compliance, risk management, accounting, and HR, we free you to focus on what you do best underwriting and distribution. Our turnkey platform gets you into the market in just a few months, minimizing disruption to your key relationships. With access to our network of highly rated issuing carriers and reinsurance partners, you can secure coverage with less stress and uncertainty. Built from the ground up, our purpose-driven technology simplifies workflows, enhances responsiveness, and eliminates the burden of outdated legacy systems.

What We Offer

Remote First Work Environment (US Based)

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K, 401K Match

Life and Disability Benefits

Unaccrued Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave

About the role

The Senior Underwriting Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the underwriting process by delivering high-quality, efficient service to both internal and external clients. This position partners closely with Program Series Underwriters and brokers to ensure accurate and timely policy processing, while also serving as a mentor and subject matter expert within the team.

What you'll do

Collaborate with Underwriters to quote, bind, and issue policies and endorsements

Maintain and strengthen relationships with brokers

Prepare and review policy files and documentation for accuracy and completeness

Request and verify Broker of Record letters and other underwriting documentation

Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Serve as a mentor to Junior Underwriting Assistants

Act as a Subject Matter Expert and Quality Review Coordinator across multiple lines of business

Prepare policies for issuance using the appropriate Policy Administration System (PAS)

Support the development, review, and implementation of Program Series guidelines and SOPs

Lead or assist in PAS testing and review initiatives in collaboration with management

Participate in special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment.

3-5 years minimum directly supporting commercial lines underwriters.

Bachelor's degree; OR 5+ years of experience in insurance underwriting.

Working knowledge of PDF, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the year.

Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Project management software – like Monday.com

Familiarity with Policy Administration software – Origami or Federato

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

Must demonstrate self-motivation, dependability, as well as strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and proactively

Effective prioritization with minimal supervision

Proficient multitasking and deadline management

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong mathematical aptitude

Exceptional customer service orientation

Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

Core Values

Builds and maintains strong professional relationships

Communicates with clarity and impact

Demonstrates accountability and drives results

Invests in personal growth and supports team development

Makes thoughtful, disciplined decisions

Working Conditions

Requires a quiet work environment with regular sitting at a computer for extended periods of time.

Regular use of hands and fingers.

Frequent talking or hearing.

Vision requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, focus and depth perception.

Additional Information

This is a remote position. Planned, in-office activities may be required on occasion (typically 2-4x per year).

You must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States without requirement of employmentsponsorship/visa.

Originally posted on Himalayas