Underwriting Assistant I - A&H

Job Summary

This role is part of Everest’s Operations Department and provides underwriting support for the Accident & Health (A&H) business. The position is responsible for processing new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy transactions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service to underwriters, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process A&H new business, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements for accuracy and completeness.
• Support rating, policy issuance, document assembly, and transaction processing activities.
• Adhere to departmental procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective relationships with underwriters, brokers, agents, and internal partners through timely communication and service.
• Manage transaction workflows, diaries, and correspondence to ensure service and turnaround standards are met.
• Gather and review underwriting data, including experience reports, loss runs, audits, financial information, and related documentation.
• Assist with operational reporting, quality reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in departmental and enterprise projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of underwriting principles, policy forms, pricing tools, and insurance operations.
• Proficiency with insurance systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in insurance operations, underwriting support, or a related insurance function preferred.
• Experience supporting Accident & Health or Specialty insurance business preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Pay

For NJ Only: The base salary range for this position is $57,000 - $68,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.

Our Values

• Talent.
• Thoughtful assumption of risk.
• Execution.
• Efficiency.
• Humility.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Inclusion and Belonging.

Colleague Behaviors

• Respect everyone.
• Pursue better.
• Lead by example.
• Own our outcomes.
• Win together.