Associate Underwriter - Contingency - Remote

Associate Underwriter
- Contingency
- Remote

Burbank, CA;
Remote

In 2014, Paragon was incepted in a Starbucks coffee shop with a simple strategy — build the MGA that we would want to work for. Years later, Paragon is one of the fastest growing MGAs in the country. Our secret? A dedication to diversity and agility. We realized from the start that a commitment to thinking, acting, and rewarding "different" would resonate within the industry.

It is hard to argue with results, and the results are clear. Our diverse team of talent is reshaping an industry that has weathered "boring" and is long overdue on "different." Whether it comes by offering better pay, benefits or growth opportunities, we will continue to aggressively invest in talent to drive our business forward. Change is here, come be a part of it with us.

Reel Media is a leading entertainment, film, television, sports, motorsports and leisure MGA, providing clients with a one-stop shop for all insurance needs. Our best-in-class products combined with our expert underwriting team, superior worldwide claims handling and exceptional service have made us the benchmark for all entertainment insurers.

Reel Media's Contingency team focuses on a select group of specialty lines of business including Event Cancellation, Non-Appearance, Prize Indemnity, Death & Disgrace and Political Violence & Terrorism, among others. Our team works with an established network of retail and wholesale brokers and specialty carriers to deliver tailored solutions for complex risks. Our team is small, expert, and fast-moving — the work is technical, the clients are sophisticated, and no two submissions are alike.

We're looking for an Associate Underwriter (Contingency) to join our team in a role that sits at the intersection of underwriting support and account administration. This is a hands-on position for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build deep expertise in specialty insurance.

You'll work directly alongside our underwriters to keep the book running smoothly — from preparing quotes, binders and policy documents to tracking renewals and supporting accounting functions. This is not a passive support role. You'll have real responsibility from day one and broad exposure to how a specialty MGA operates end to end.

The Associate Underwriter - (Contingency) will be Fully Remote.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare rating, quotation, and binding documentation for new and renewal submissions
• Track new business and renewal pipelines to ensure business is processed timely and efficiently, and that any follow-ups are met
• Monitor and track aggregate exposure across the portfolio and flag items requiring underwriter attention
• Generate and process policy documents with accuracy and attention to detail
• Book new and renewal business in our insurance management system, ensuring accuracy of policy data, premiums, and coverage terms at entry
• Support accounting functions, including premium and commission calculations as needed
• Maintain organized records and assist with bordereaux and reporting as needed
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements as the team and book evolve
• Provide clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of Insurance experience, Entertainment preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; comfortable with formulas, data organization, and basic calculations.
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed.
• Solid math fundamentals — ability to accurately calculate premiums, commissions, and allocations.
• Strong Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to correspond professionally with brokers and carriers and collaborate with colleagues.
• High attention to detail and a low tolerance for errors in documentation.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. Discretionary incentive compensation may…