[Hiring] Underwriting Assistant @IMA Financial Group

Role Description

This is a full-time position. It is expected that you maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule that supports the operational needs of the underwriting team.

• PTO is unlimited but must be managed responsibly.
• All planned PTO should be requested and cleared at least 1–2 weeks in advance.
• This role requires professionalism, reliability, and accountability in meeting deadlines.
• Support the team’s production goals.

This is an entry-level assistant position with an accelerated advancement track toward a production underwriting role. You will be expected to:

• Take initiative in learning underwriting guidelines, product offerings, and operating procedures.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of standard commercial insurance fundamentals.
• Proactively seek clarification, feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate readiness for increasing responsibility through accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment.
• Underwriting authority will be granted incrementally based on demonstrated proficiency, technical knowledge, and consistency in performance.

The expectation is not passive learning; it is active development.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position.
• Strong initiative and willingness to learn.
• Ability to develop knowledge of commercial insurance fundamentals.
• Proactive in seeking feedback and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrated accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment.

Requirements

• Maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule.
• Manage PTO responsibly.
• Meet deadlines and support team goals.

Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Stock Purchase
• Medical Plans
• Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Family Assistance Program
• FSA
• HSA
• Pre-Tax Parking Plan
• 401(k)
• Life/AD&D
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Business Travel Accident
• Identity Theft
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Options
• Paid Holidays
• Sabbatical
• Gift Matching
• Well-Being Stipend
• Personal and Professional Development

Company Description

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first.

• Integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company.
• Develop lasting relationships and earn competitive benefits.
• Unique ownership business model.
• Support systems and resources for associates.
• Independent company based in the Midwest.
• Recognized nationally as a leader in our industry.

• Business Insurance Magazine – Best Places to Work in Insurance
• US Insurance Awards – Community Outreach Project of the Year
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards – Best Corporate Steward finalist
• Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces
• Inc. 5000 – List of Fastest Growing Companies
• Alaska Journal of Commerce – Best Workplaces in Alaska
• Charlotte Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• Connecticut Top Workplaces
• Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Denver Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Denver Business Journal – Fast 50
• Kansas City Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Los Angeles Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Puget Sound Business Journal – Washington’s Best Workplaces
• Tampa Bay Times – Best Workplaces
• The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces
• Utah Business – Best Places to Work
• Wichita Business Journal – Best Places to Work