Job Description
Job Summary:
The Underwriting Assistant supports Underwriters and communicates with agents and their customers. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to apply past knowledge to new situations. Key duties include preparing surety bond documents accurately and promptly, receiving and applying payments, and delivering bond documents to principals. Teamwork and shared responsibilities are essential.
Job Responsibilities
Support Underwriters directly
Prioritize calls and emails for surety bonds
Communicate bond requirements to agents
Organize and document bond files for approval
Accurately accept and apply payments
Monitor system emails and actions required
Oversee issuance, renewal, maintenance, and invoicing of Direct Billed bonds
Process and edit system forms and letters
Track compliance and follow-up procedures
Resolve customer issues promptly
Update principal or agency information
Assist with agency billing and accounting issues
Maintain and identify attachments to bond files
Cancel bonds and calculate return premiums
Answer phones and perform reception duties
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Required Skills & Experience
6m-1yr experience with:
Microsoft office suite (excel, outlook, teams)
Data entry and Customer service
Write logical email (technical writing)
Basic math skills
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Banking or mortgage experience (processing or closers)
Bachelors (finance or accounting major)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.