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Surety Underwriting Associate

Portland, OR · Hybrid

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Our Surety team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team on the West Coast. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This is a hybrid opportunity to a Hanover office. POSITION ...

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Surety Underwriting Associate

Roseville, CA · Hybrid

$20.50 - $28/hr

Our Surety team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team on the West Coast. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This is a hybrid opportunity to a Hanover office. POSITION ...

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Marine Underwriting Associate

Bloomington, MN · Hybrid

Our Marine team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team in our Howell, MI or Bloomington, MN location. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This is a hybrid opportunity.

First Business Bank

Underwriting Associate

Brookfield, WI · Hybrid

$18.25 - $25/hr

Join us today as the Underwriting Associate! First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here . At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting ...

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Marine Underwriting Associate

Brookfield, WI · Hybrid

Our Marine team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team in our Brookdale, WI, Bloomington, MN, Itasca, IL, or Dublin/Cincinnati, OH location. This is a full time, non-exempt ...

Ryan Specialty

Underwriting Associate

New York, NY

$68.20K - $80K/yr

Position Summary The Property and Casualty Underwriting Associate is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of existing policy information for renewals, communicating effectively with clients for ...

First Business Bank

Underwriting Associate

Madison, WI · Hybrid

$19.75 - $27/hr

Join us today as the Underwriting Associate! First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here . At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting ...

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Ryan Specialty

Underwriting Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$68.20K - $80K/yr

Position Summary The Property and Casualty Underwriting Associate is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of existing policy information for renewals, communicating effectively with clients for ...

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Marine Underwriting Associate

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Our Marine team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team in the Houston, TX area. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This is a hybrid opportunity (2x a week in office, 3x ...

Ryan Specialty

Underwriting Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$68.20K - $80K/yr

Position Summary The Property and Casualty Underwriting Associate is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of existing policy information for renewals, communicating effectively with clients for ...

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Marine Underwriting Associate

Howell, MI · Hybrid

Our Marine team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team in our Howell, MI or Bloomington, MN location. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This is a hybrid opportunity.

First Business Bank

Underwriting Associate

Madison, WI · Hybrid

$19.75 - $27/hr

Join us today as the Underwriting Associate! First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here . At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting ...

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Chubb

Underwriting Associate

Whitehouse Station, NJ

$74.20K/yr

The Underwriting Assistant is responsible for supporting the underwriting process within the ... Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent work experience Customer service ...

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Surety Underwriting Associate

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Our Surety team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team within the Central/West time zones. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This is a hybrid opportunity to a Hanover ...

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First Business Bank

Underwriting Associate

Madison, WI · Hybrid

$19.75 - $27/hr

Join us today as the Underwriting Associate! First Business Bank is aTop Workplaces USA company, learn more here . At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people ...

New

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Marine Underwriting Associate

Brookfield, WI · Hybrid

Our Marine team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team in our Brookdale, WI, Bloomington, MN, Itasca, IL, or Dublin/Cincinnati, OH location. This is a full time, non-exempt ...

First Business Bank

Underwriting Associate

Brookfield, WI · Hybrid

$18.25 - $25/hr

Join us today as the Underwriting Associate! First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here . At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for underwriting associate in the United States is $19.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Underwriting Associate, you need a strong understanding of risk assessment, analytical skills, and knowledge of insurance principles, often supported by a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with underwriting software, data analysis tools, and sometimes certifications such as CPCU or AU is highly valuable. Attention to detail, effective communication, and organizational skills help you excel in evaluating applications and collaborating with clients and colleagues. These skills ensure accurate risk evaluation, efficient workflow, and compliance with industry standards, leading to sound business decisions and customer satisfaction.

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Underwriting Associates often need to carefully evaluate the risk profile of applicants while also considering the business objectives and maintaining positive relationships with clients or brokers. A common challenge is ensuring thorough risk analysis under tight deadlines, especially when clients expect quick decisions. Balancing the need for accuracy and compliance with internal policies, while also providing responsive service, requires strong organizational and communication skills. Collaborating closely with senior underwriters and other departments can help manage these challenges and ensure informed, fair decisions.

What are underwriting associates?

Underwriting associates are entry- to mid-level professionals who support underwriters in evaluating and processing insurance applications or loan requests. They assist in gathering and reviewing applicant information, assessing risk factors, and preparing documentation necessary for decision-making. Their work ensures that underwriters have accurate data to determine whether to approve or deny coverage or loans, and under what terms. Underwriting associates often interact with agents, clients, and other departments to facilitate a smooth underwriting process.
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Surety Underwriting Associate

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Portland, OR • Hybrid

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Our Surety team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their growing team on the West Coast. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This is a hybrid opportunity to a Hanover office.

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position serves as an essential member of the Surety Underwriting Associate team by supporting various underwriting functions in partnership with assigned underwriters and/or territories. Underwriting Associates are responsible for supporting new business and renewal activities, policy servicing handling including processing transactions and partnering with other support areas like Billing, Premium Audit, Claims, Agency Licensing as well as responding to agent inquiries. Additionally, individuals in this role are responsible for following operational workflows and best practices while ensuring service levels are met and a positive customer experience is provided to internal and external partners. As needed, UAs may be tasked with cross-training peers. As applicable, UA may have designated level of UW authority.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: 

  • Support the underwriter in new business and renewal activities 
  • Account preparation: collection/analysis of data, ensuring complete file documentation, instruction, solicitation, etc.
  • Help to support the quoting and issuance cycle
  • Update work management system statuses throughout the cycle of the policy and monitors work in queue
  • Document all new and renewal accounts including the completion of underwriting tools and information from outside resources in accordance to Best Practice guidelines
  • Complete loss control ordering form at issuance and monthly report to advise underwriter of report availability 
  • Handle legal notice requests that must be sent at the direction of the Underwriter
  • Partner with Premium Audit and agency accounting as needed for audit transactions and overdue premium reconciliation
  • Consistently execute to all UA steps during new business and renewal issuance and subsequent transaction to achieve quality and service standards
  • Facilitate transfer of accounts to Process Support for issuance, provides detailed processing instructions and updates appropriate statuses
  • Use appropriate communication channels to refer or follow-up with the underwriter to ensure outstanding items are handled timely
  • Serve as primary service contact to ensure superior customer experience; presents solutions for rush new business, renewal and endorsement requests.
  • Respond to account inquiries such as accounting status and billing issues
  • Manage account information ensures accuracy of input into all appropriate systems
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of underwriting systems, workflows, procedures and compliance rules
  • Assist with cross-training support of UA teammates
  • Understand strategy, territory appetite and key agent partners in order to achieve growth and profitability goals
  • Cultivate strong business relationships (internal and external) by proactively communicating and conveying ownership and commitment

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent
  • 1-2+ years of Commercial Lines, Specialty, or Surety experience
  • Strong foundation is financial statements preferred
  • Fundamental underwriting, practices, procedures, workflows, systems & tools knowledge 
  • Robust functional knowledge of product offerings and solid business acumen
  • Strong analytical skills, organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail, prioritization, multitasking, and deadlines
  • Ability to work cross-functionally

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