Bowhead Specialty · 18 hours ago
Underwriting Assistant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expBowhead Specialty is focused on building and scaling digital underwriting capabilities for specialty insurance businesses. The Underwriting Assistant plays a crucial role in managing administrative and operational tasks throughout the insurance policy lifecycle, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant while serving as a liaison between underwriters, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Accurately and efficiently process policy endorsements, cancellations, and renewals within the policy administration systems
Maintain meticulous records and ensure all supporting documentation and necessary underwriter approvals are obtained and filed correctly, adhering to regulatory and internal standards
Serve as a primary point of contact for general questions from underwriters and brokers, effectively communicating information and resolving issues promptly
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the insurance policy lifecycle, including the accurate and timely issuance of legal notices of cancellation and reinstatement documentation
Actively leverage technology, including internal policy management platforms and automation tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
Participate in testing new digital experiences and system updates, providing valuable feedback to ensure platforms are performing as expected
Identify creative solutions to improve operational efficiency and consistency across underwriting processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of commercial insurance experience, specifically within underwriting support, underwriting assistant, or relevant operations role
In-depth knowledge of Casualty/General Liability (GL) lines of business, including an understanding of coverage types
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) and a willingness to quickly learn new insurance-specific software and digital platforms
Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Company
Bowhead Specialty
Bowhead Specialty, partnering with American Family (rated A XV by A.M.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$266M2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2024-10-23Post Ipo Secondary· $116M
2024-05-23IPO
Leadership Team
Stephen Sills
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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