Underwriting Assistant

About Bridging Communications

Bridging Communications is an innovative advertising agency and marketing communications firm delivering comprehensive branding, market insights, and media solutions. The company excels in strategic advertising, compelling messaging, and thorough media planning and buying, enabling clients to effectively reach their desired audiences. Their expertise covers all digital marketing aspects, including online campaigns and performance-based strategies, integrating creativity with data analytics to serve a broad range of sectors and channels.

Role Overview

The Underwriting Assistant position is a full-time remote opportunity focused on supporting underwriting operations in an insurance setting. Key duties involve reviewing applications and documents, verifying data accuracy, and preparing underwriting files and reports. This role requires active collaboration with internal teams, agents, and customers to obtain missing information, answer queries, and ensure submissions are processed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry and maintenance of underwriting records.
• Monitor and track the status of insurance policies and submissions.
• Assist in preliminary risk assessments under the direction of senior underwriters.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external contacts to resolve information gaps.
• Contribute to enhancements in underwriting procedures while complying with regulatory and company policies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong analytical abilities for evaluating documents and supporting risk analyses.
• Effective communication skills for teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Basic understanding of insurance principles, terminology, and policy frameworks.
• Customer service aptitude to handle inquiries professionally and uphold positive relationships.
• Core competencies in underwriting support including data management and file organization.
• Familiarity with office software and insurance or CRM platforms is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks remotely and attention to detail.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, insurance, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience preferred.