Part Time Underwriter Assistant; Seasonal

The Underwriting Assistant supports the underwriter with quotes, new business and existing business. Responsibilities include data collection, quote preparation, documentation management, and ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and regulatory requirements. The Assistant reviews and requests missing paperwork for new business, renewals and changes and communicates clearly with internal teams regarding required documentation or changes. This role plays a critical support function in helping underwriters make timely, accurate risk decisions and maintain a smooth workflow.

• ~$20/hour (pay is based on individual experience)
• Seasonal Timeline:
  August 2026 - January 2027
• Schedule:
  
  Part Time Shift between 8:00 AM CT and 5:00 PM CT

Remote work available for approved states:
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

• Enjoy reviewing quoting data for completeness and request additional information, if necessary, prepare and index all documents into the underwriting system and upload data to the web tool to aid in underwriting.
• Have prepared renewal packets including the correct addendums and SBCs for mailing.
• Can complete group set‑up and configuration sheets for new groups, renewal groups, and changes utilizing appropriate underwriting guidelines and ensuring accurate data entry into the underwriting system for routing to other departments.
• Like to create rate calculators for renewal and quotes.
• Can maintain tracking systems for groups requesting quotes and renewal groups.
• Have researched information on a group or individuals within a group to aid in the underwriting process.
• Enjoy interfacing with sales staff and other departments to resolve rate and benefit issues.
• Can review all new groups to ensure they are not on the Specially Designated Nationals List (SDN) and assign group numbers.
• Prefer providing renewal reports to the assigned underwriter to support renewal rate decisions.
• Have ensured compliance with internal guidelines and applicable regulations (ACA, HIPAA).

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• One or more years of experience in health insurance, underwriting, or related administrative support role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Familiarity with group health plans, medical underwriting practices, and industry terminology preferred.
• Preferred experience with health plan quoting tools or underwriting systems.

• Experience with WPS systems and processes, including OnBase, Facets, WebMUGs.

• High speed cable or fiber.
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at ).
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• Remote and hybrid work options available.
• Prorated holiday pay and on‑demand PTO.