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Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.
Amerisure is recruiting for an Underwriting Assistant to join our team! This role will be hybrid 3 days a week in the local office & 2 from home. Office locations include Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Farmington Hills MI, Indianapolis IN, Phoenix AZ or Tampa FL.
Position Summary:
Responsible for supporting the underwriting team by gathering, verifying, and organizing data from policyholder applications, financial records, and other supporting documents. A high level of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team to ensure accurate underwriting decisions are made.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, review, and process financial records and other documentation needed for the underwriting process.
- Assist in gathering additional information at the request of underwriting partners.
- Organize and maintain client files, ensuring that all required documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Support the underwriting team with administrative tasks, such as document organization and report preparation.
- Collaborate with agency partners to collect compliance documents and address inquiries from agencies and insureds.
- Assess risk by accurately completing Amerisure’s underwriting risk assessment tools.
- Recognize discrepancies or missing information in applications and take steps to address and resolve the issues.
- Maintain accurate records of data.
- Assist the underwriting team with administrative duties, including document organization and report preparation.
- Learn and adhere to underwriting guidelines and procedures.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in the insurance industry, financial services, customer service or administration, preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
- Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated successful ability to input data with a high accuracy rating, and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to travel occasionally, less than 5%
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Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Amerisure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amerisure complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Amerisure prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Amerisure prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes unlawful practices. Any improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in underwriting assistant jobs.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field
- Experience with insurance policy processing, rating, or endorsements
- Proficiency in underwriting software such as Applied Epic or ImageRight
- Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail in high-volume environments
- AINS or AU designation, or active progress toward certification
- Ability to review and summarize loss runs, applications, and supporting risk documents
Tips for Your Underwriting Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to underwriting workflows
Highlight experience with policy issuance, premium calculations, and risk evaluation rather than listing generic administrative skills. Recruiters scanning underwriting assistant resumes look for familiarity with submission intake, loss runs, and endorsement processing specific to the lines you've worked.
Earn an AINS or AU designation early
The Associate in Insurance (AINS) and Associate in Underwriting (AU) credentials signal commitment and technical grounding that separates entry-level candidates. Even completing one or two courses before applying demonstrates initiative that pure experience alone won't show on a resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists underwriting assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by line of business
Property and casualty, life and health, and surety underwriting each use different systems and rating tools. When searching for openings, prioritize roles in the line of business where you have hands-on experience to avoid skill-gap questions in interviews.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers often ask how you'd handle a borderline submission or a policy with missing risk information. Practice walking through your thought process on real examples from your work history, focusing on how you gathered data, escalated decisions, and documented outcomes.
Negotiate using role-specific benchmarks
Before discussing compensation, research what underwriting assistants in your line of business and region earn using Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data. Referencing line-of-business differences and your specific systems experience, such as Applied Epic or ImageRight, strengthens your position more than a generic market-rate argument.
Underwriting Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most underwriting assistants?
Berkley, Starr Companies, and Core specialty are hiring the most underwriting assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active at regional carriers and wholesale brokerages expanding their commercial lines teams.
How many underwriting assistant jobs are remote?
About 97% of underwriting assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in personal lines and excess and surplus lines roles where policy processing can be done independently. Commercial lines and specialty underwriting positions more often require on-site collaboration with underwriters and risk analysts.
How do you become an underwriting assistant?
Start by completing a degree in business, finance, or a related field, then gain exposure to insurance operations through an entry-level role in policy services, claims support, or customer service at a carrier or agency. Build technical skills in underwriting software, pursue an AINS designation to demonstrate professional commitment, and apply to assistant roles that match the line of business where you have the most background.
Can you get hired as an underwriting assistant with little or no experience?
Yes, many carriers hire underwriting assistants directly out of college or from adjacent roles in claims, customer service, or insurance operations. Employers hiring candidates with limited experience prioritize attention to detail, comfort with data entry, and basic familiarity with insurance concepts over years of underwriting-specific work. An AINS course or a related internship can close the gap quickly.
What does the underwriting assistant interview process look like?
Most underwriting assistant interviews run two to three rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on your insurance background and software familiarity. A second round with a hiring manager or underwriter typically includes scenario questions about handling incomplete submissions, prioritizing a high-volume queue, or identifying a red flag in a risk application. Some employers add a short data-accuracy or critical-thinking assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to underwriting assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to underwriting assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your line-of-business experience and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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