[Hiring] Underwriting Assistant @Genesis10

Role Description

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Underwriting Assistant for a Remote position with a Major Insurance Company located in Chicago, IL. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Compensation: $32-36 an hour w2. Conversion salary is up to $75,000 annually.

The Underwriting Assistant provides essential support to the underwriting team by:

• Coordinating submission intake
• Analyzing loss and exposure data
• Maintaining accurate underwriting files

This role serves as a key liaison between underwriters and brokers, ensuring information is complete, properly documented, and entered into the policy management system. The ideal candidate brings hands-on commercial insurance experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial insurance experience
• Approximately 3 years of Underwriting Assistant experience
• Experience supporting underwriting processes, including submission intake, account documentation, and loss/exposure information
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple platforms
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong Excel proficiency, approximately 7–8 out of 10
• Strong attention to detail and accurate proofreading skills
• Ability to make informed decisions and work with increasing autonomy
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Initiative and willingness to learn, ask questions, and identify opportunities for greater efficiency

Requirements

• Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong overall technical aptitude and ability to learn new or evolving systems and tools

Benefits

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)