Associate Underwriter Jobs

Associate Underwriter jobs are open across insurance carriers, reinsurance firms, and financial institutions, from entry-level to senior associate, with specializations in commercial lines, personal lines, and specialty risk. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles83
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRisksmith Insurance Services
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type56% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines
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Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines
AmWINS Group, Inc
Charlotte, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Data Analytics
Hybrid
501-1,000

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Senior Associate, Underwriter
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Senior Associate, Underwriter
New York Life
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$75k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Associate Underwriter, Regional Accounts
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Associate Underwriter, Regional Accounts
The Standard Insurance
Portland, Oregon
Accounting
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$25 - $37/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Associate Underwriter
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Associate Underwriter
Delta Dental
Okemos, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Office Management
Hybrid
Associate's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Associate Underwriter, West
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Associate Underwriter, West
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Los Angeles, California
Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Investment Operations
$70k - $75k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Associate Underwriter Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Risksmith Insurance Services28
  • AmWINS Group6
  • Burns & Wilcox5
  • Chubb Insurance3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance30
  • Fintech1
  • Banking & Financial Services1
  • Investment & Asset Management1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate underwriter jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
  • One to three years of underwriting or insurance industry experience
  • Proficiency with underwriting platforms and policy management systems
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating risk and pricing submissions
  • Progress toward or completion of CPCU, AU, or other industry designations
  • Familiarity with ISO forms, coverage lines, and regulatory filing requirements

Tips for Your Associate Underwriter Job Search

Tailor your resume to underwriting lines

Hiring managers scan for specific lines experience, so your resume needs to call out whether you've worked commercial, personal, or specialty lines. A generic insurance resume won't stand out when the job posting asks for casualty or property background specifically.

Highlight your authority and decision history

Underwriting roles are defined by the risk decisions you own. Describe the types of accounts you've analyzed, the bind authority levels you've operated under, and any referrals you've escalated. Showing judgment matters more than listing tasks.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate underwriter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your carrier type

Experience at a standard admitted carrier doesn't always translate cleanly to an excess and surplus lines shop, and vice versa. Filter your search by carrier type or read job descriptions carefully so you're applying where your underwriting background maps directly.

Prepare technical scenarios from real accounts

Interviewers for underwriting roles often walk through a submission and ask how you'd price or decline it. Pull two or three accounts you've worked on, clean up the details, and practice explaining your reasoning out loud before your interview.

Follow up after the offer with coverage questions

Once you have an offer, ask the hiring manager about the book of business you'll be assigned, the team's bind authority levels, and how performance is measured in the first year. These questions signal readiness and help you evaluate whether the role is the right fit.

Associate Underwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate underwriters?

Risksmith Insurance Services, AmWINS Group, and Burns & Wilcox are hiring the most associate underwriters right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional carriers and national insurers both post frequently, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.

How many associate underwriter jobs are remote?

About 44% of associate underwriter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in personal lines and certain commercial lines roles where submissions and approvals are handled digitally. Specialty lines and large commercial accounts tend to require more in-person or office presence given the complexity of those accounts.

How do you become an associate underwriter?

Start with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or risk management, then apply to entry-level underwriting assistant or trainee programs at carriers or managing general agents. Build your knowledge of policy forms, rating factors, and coverage terms on the job, and pursue industry designations like the AU or CPCU to move from trainee to associate underwriter status.

Can you get hired as an associate underwriter with little or no experience?

Yes, many carriers hire candidates with no direct underwriting experience into underwriting trainee or underwriting assistant roles, which feed directly into associate underwriter positions. Internships at insurance companies, finance coursework, and analytical skills from adjacent fields like lending or financial analysis all strengthen an application when you're coming in without a full underwriting background.

What does the associate underwriter interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two interviews with the underwriting team lead or department manager. Expect technical questions on how you evaluate a submission, how you handle coverage questions, and your familiarity with the relevant lines. Some employers include a written case study where you price or decline a sample account.

Where can I find and apply to associate underwriter jobs?

You can find and apply to associate underwriter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and line of business background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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