Underwriting Assistant

Amwins is looking for an Underwriting Assistant to join Special Risk Underwriters in Charlotte, NC . By providing support to our program managers and clients through servicing a high volume of accounts while giving great attention to detail, Underwriting Assistants are an essential part the success of our firm.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to add their unique value to the team. While working with the industry’s leading wholesalers and surplus lines carriers, our Underwriting Assistants have the opportunity to learn our company from the ground up with exciting opportunities for accelerated advancement.

SRU Underwriting Assistant duties:

Monitor and triage binder requests as they are submitted

Review and issue binders

Request missing information from internal and external sources, and follow through to resolution

Partner with broking team Technical Assistants to query, gather, and confirm information during binder generation

Data entry and collation into multiple internet-based systems, as necessary

Use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) in daily work

Support day-to-day operations as required

Perform other duties as assigned

SRU Underwriting Assistant requirements:

Excellent computer skills, including typing proficiency and Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel), with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheets

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Highly motivated

Ability to prioritize important and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to recognize and resolve problems

Strong organizational skills, willingness to take on challenges, and focus on personal accountability

Work is performed under immediate to general supervision, following well-defined instructions, policies and procedures.

The Amwins Advantage: Benefits & Perks Available to Full-Time US Based Employees

Medical, Dental, Vision available your first day of employment

Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser available for CA employees

Mental health support including:

Virtual therapy

Digital coaching

24/7 EAP counseling

Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account with company contributions

Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Voluntary coverage options:

Life Insurance

Critical Illness

Accident

Identity Theft Protection

Retiree medical benefits available for Medicare-eligible retirees

401(k) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule

Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment

Career advancement opportunities