[Hiring] Associate Underwriter @Palomar

Role Description

The Associate Underwriter reports to the VP, Underwriting and is responsible for providing underwriters with information necessary to make underwriting and pricing decisions. This position provides support within established process workflows and guidelines that are responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention, and service goals.

• Perform data entry, maintain service diaries, manage account clearance, and support renewal templating processes.
• Setting up ILF rater with tower schematics and exposure details.
• Setting up UW template with exposure & financial information.
• Update and maintain transaction logs, account documentation (ensuring accuracy and organized files), and internal information systems.
• Support with maintenance of manual submission and transaction logs.
• Support with file organization/completeness.
• Support underwriters by assembling and processing quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and billing communications.
• Support with data entry into OYYO for new/renewal business for quotes/binders/policies.
• Communicate with brokers and agents to gather additional account information and provide updates on account status.
• Follow up for missing documentation to facilitate account review and file audits.
• Provide general administrative support to underwriters and other internal teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the insurance industry or related financial services.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service preferred.
• Collaborative mindset with adaptability to changing priorities.
• Proactive approach to achieving results and supporting team goals.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate various technical platforms.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Professional, analytical, and flexible approach to work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.

Benefits

• Full Suite of Medical Benefits.
• Long Term Financial Incentives – STOCK!
• 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions.
• Competitive PTO + Holiday Program.
• Lifestyle Spending Allowance.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Career Exploration Opportunities.
• Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!).

Company Description

At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.

We believe that diversity, equality and inclusion yields greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively.