Junior Underwriting Assistant

🚕 Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly, with loads of opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact?

This could be the place for you!

Trusted by the world's leading platforms including Uber, Uber Eats, Amazon, Bolt, Door Dash, and pioneering the future of autonomous vehicle insurance, INSHUR is redefining the future of mobility.

We are looking for a Junior Underwriting Assistant to join our team in Westlake, CA ⛰️. The role requires working in the office from 8am to 5pm, contributing to our dynamic and supportive environment.

Supported by (and reporting to)
Lead Underwriter
, you'll be joining a friendly team of 5 who believe in providing high-quality support to our underwriting and sales departments to ensure seamless policy delivery.

We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR a place where everyone is building something special, that we can all be proud of, while enjoying the ride.

As a Junior Underwriting Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Underwriting department by collecting external customer information, performing data entry, and helping with owner-operator account risk assessments, state filings, and policy binds.

• Policy Execution: Complete insurance policy binds with accuracy in a timely manner to ensure coverage is active when needed.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the point of contact for underwriters, customer service, and sales to track, manage, and prioritize insurance applications.
• Regulatory Compliance: Process policy filings for state authorities and manage cancellations or reinstatements in accordance with state law.
• Data Integrity: Maintain policy log verification with relevant information and manage loss run requests.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Correspond internally with Sales team members via phone, email, and in person to collect necessary insurance forms.

🎯 We don’t have a definite checklist of skills – our hiring process is much more about aptitude and passion than ticking boxes. So don’t worry if you haven’t used a particular tool or checked off all the listed skills and experience.

…these essentials to thrive in the role:

• Effective Communicator: Clear and effective communication is vital for coordinating between our Sales and Underwriting teams.
• Insurance Aptitude: A basic understanding of Auto Insurance (or a strong willingness to learn) helps you grasp our core business quickly.
• Microsoft Office Savvy: Experience with Excel and the Office suite ensures you can manage data and logs efficiently.
• Critical Thinker: Strong decision-making skills allow you to assess risks and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Adaptable Mindset: Flexibility is key as we navigate the fast-paced world of on-demand economy insurance.
• Team Player: A passion for contributing to the success of a team helps us all win together.

• 💡 Thrive navigating ambiguity and finding clarity in uncertain situations.
• 👏 Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.
• 🚀 Enjoy a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly.
• 🤖 Enjoy innovating with AI and other technologies to find creative solutions.
• 🧠 Are intellectually curious, constantly seeking to learn and explore new ideas.

• ⏳ Prefer a more structured, slow-moving environment.
• 📝 Feel most comfortable when tasks and processes are clearly defined from the start.
• 🤔 Struggle with handling multiple challenges at once.

At INSHUR, we see AI as a powerful collaborator. We use technology to innovate, and our hiring process is no exception. For us, AI is a tool to enhance our processes and help you showcase your best self—we never use it to make the final hiring decision. We actively encourage you to use AI tools to help you shine, and you can learn more about how we collaborate with AI, and our tips for how you can too, here.

Screen & Intro: 30-minute video call with the Talent Team to discuss the role and your experience.

Interview: 60-minute onsite with our Lead Underwriter and People Lead to delve into the role, including…