Assistant Underwriter

Employment Type
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Full-Time, In-office, Monday through Friday

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 + 10% target bonus

Tropolis is a fast-growing, technology-enabled insurance brokerage committed to Insuring Tomorrow Together.

• We combine local expertise, modern tools, and disciplined operations to elevate how insurance is delivered.
• Our culture is driven by Integrity, Ownership, Leadership, and Service.
• Every team member participates in the Tropolis Purpose Plan, giving them a stake in our shared success.
• Through strong partnerships, innovative systems, and continuous professional development, we are building a modern brokerage and wholesale platform where talented people can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Tropolis is seeking Underwriter to support underwriting, program development, and account coordination for commercial insurance placements.

• Reporting to the President of Programs and Brokerages, this role contributes to risk evaluation, file accuracy, broker service, and consistent workflow execution across the full underwriting and policy life cycle.
• This position is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lines account manager or CSR who is ready to step into underwriting and grow with a fast-growing company.
• It suits someone who enjoys analyzing accounts, building insurance programs, supporting brokers, and contributing to an excellent work culture where initiative and service matter.
• The role offers meaningful client interaction, hands‑on underwriting responsibility, and the opportunity to help strengthen a modern wholesale insurance platform.

Job Title:

Assistant Underwriter

Location:

The Woodlands, Houston, Texas

Schedule:

In-office, Monday through Friday

Salary range: $55,000 - $70,000 + 10% target bonus

The Assistant Underwriter helps keep Programs and Brokerage running smoothly by managing workflows, supporting underwriting decisions, and ensuring consistent follow-through on active accounts.

• Review submissions for completeness, gather underwriting information, organize documents, and participate in early‑stage risk evaluation through applications, supplemental forms, loss runs, and exposure details.
• Prepare quotes, coordinate with brokers to secure needed information, and assist with binders, policies, endorsements, and renewal documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and claims‑related materials as part of day‑to‑day support for underwriting and account activity.
• Maintain secure, accurate, and well‑organized files across all platforms.
• Enter rating data and underwriting information for new business and renewals to support accurate quoting and policy issuance.
• Provide support for accounting activities tied to underwriting work, including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, bordereaux updates, and surplus lines tax data entry.
• Monitor internal reports for accuracy and compliance to keep the department aligned with underwriting standards.
• Communicate professionally and timely with brokers to support strong relationships and smooth workflow.
• Contribute to the growth and refinement of Tropolis insurance programs through research, organization, and underwriting support.

• Strong attention to detail and disciplined work habits.
• Commercial insurance experience, ideally including wholesale with 2+ years wholesale and 3–5 years of P&C experience.
• Strong technical capabilities and readiness to learn new systems and underwriting tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable organizational abilities and the ability to manage work independently.
• A steady approach to deadline‑driven or high‑volume periods.
• Problem‑solving instincts, accountability, and a collaborative mindset.

A bachelor’s degree is desired.