Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support a team of underwriters by preparing, processing, and maintaining insurance policy documentation. This role is responsible for premium calculations, policy issuance, data entry, billing preparation, and administrative support within a fast-paced insurance environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working with large volumes of data while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

This position is primarily paper-based and requires strong attention to detail, independent work habits, and the ability to navigate traditional processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities Policy Processing & Administration

+ Prepare, review, and issue new and renewal insurance policies based on underwriting guidelines and instructions.

+ Assemble policy documents, endorsements, and billing packages with a high degree of accuracy.

+ Process policy changes, renewals, endorsements, and other policy-related transactions.

+ Organize, scan, and maintain paper files and insurance documentation.

+ Support underwriters with administrative and policy servicing activities.

Rating & Premium Calculations

+ Calculate insurance rates and premium amounts using established rating manuals and underwriting guidelines.

+ Apply pricing modifications and endorsements as directed by underwriters.

+ Analyze underwriting information to ensure accurate policy issuance and premium calculation.

+ Assist with experience rating and collection of rating information needed for underwriting decisions.

Data Management & Quality Assurance

+ Enter and maintain policy, billing, and customer information within internal systems.

+ Complete premium coding and accounting-related records for processed transactions.

+ Review documents and worksheets for accuracy and completeness.

+ Participate in quality-control reviews and verify the accuracy of work completed by peers.

+ Identify and resolve discrepancies through research and collaboration with internal teams.

Collaboration & Customer Support

+ Partner closely with underwriters, accounting, claims, marketing, and other business units to ensure smooth policy processing.

+ Communicate with brokers, business partners, and company representatives to gather required information.

+ Assist with monitoring policy issuance timelines and endorsement processing.

+ Follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely completion of underwriting tasks.

Required Qualifications

+ Strong data entry and administrative support experience.

+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

+ Ability to interpret information, follow detailed instructions, and solve problems independently.

+ Strong organizational and time-management skills.

+ Ability to work efficiently in a paper-intensive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Previous experience in insurance, underwriting support, policy administration, or financial services.

+ Experience performing calculations, auditing documents, or processing contracts.

+ Familiarity with insurance terminology and policy documentation.

Key Skills

+ Underwriting Support

+ Data Entry

+ Policy Processing

+ Insurance Administration

+ Microsoft Excel

+ Microsoft Word

+ Premium Calculations

+ Document Review

+ Administrative Support

+ Quality Assurance

+ Analytical Thinking

+ Attention to Detail

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a detail-focused professional who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys working with numbers and documentation, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, independent work habits, and the ability to support underwriters by ensuring policies and premium calculations are processed accurately and efficiently.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Work Environment:
Office-based, highly administrative and paper-driven

Focus:
Policy issuance, premium calculations, data entry, document processing, and

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is…