Underwriting Technical Assistant

About the role

United Risk is a global property and casualty insurance underwriting and distribution platform with deep worldwide technical resources, large underwriting capacity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. A performance outlier for over three decades, United Risk is a magnet for top-tier talent and has become the global choice of top quartile insurance entrepreneurs.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Underwriting Technical Assistant (UTA) to support our commercial underwriting team. This role serves as a critical partner to underwriters by handling policy administration, transaction processing, documentation management, and workflow coordination throughout the policy lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is organized, process-driven, and eager to build a career in commercial insurance. This position offers exposure to multiple commercial lines and provides a strong foundation for future growth in underwriting, operations, or program management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in insurance, financial services, or administrative role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Our Benefits Include

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting and a 4% company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Life, disability, critical illness and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter-related expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness reimbursement and various additional quality-of-life benefits.

United Risk is independently owned and operated by its practice partners and is affiliated with Applied Underwriters through its common and powerful brand identity.