Tropolis · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Underwriter
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expTropolis is a fast-growing, technology-enabled insurance brokerage committed to Insuring Tomorrow Together. The Assistant Underwriter will support underwriting, program development, and account coordination for commercial insurance placements, contributing to risk evaluation and ensuring consistent workflow execution.
Financial ServicesInsurancePersonal Finance
Responsibilities
The Assistant Underwriter helps keep Programs and Brokerage running smoothly by managing workflows, supporting underwriting decisions, and ensuring consistent follow-through on active accounts
The role includes reviewing submissions for completeness, gathering underwriting information, organizing documents, and participating in early-stage risk evaluation through applications, supplemental forms, loss runs, and exposure details
Work often involves preparing quotes, coordinating with brokers to secure needed information, and assisting with binders, policies, endorsements, and renewal documentation
Coordination of inspections, audits, and claims-related materials is part of the day-to-day support for underwriting and account activity
Maintaining secure, accurate, and well-organized files across all platforms is an important part of the role
Rating data and underwriting information are entered for both new business and renewals to support accurate quoting and policy issuance
The position also provides support for accounting activities tied to underwriting work, including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, bordereaux updates, and surplus lines tax data entry
Monitoring internal reports for accuracy and compliance helps ensure the department stays aligned with underwriting standards
Professional, timely communication with brokers supports strong working relationships and smooth workflow
The role also contributes to the growth and refinement of Tropolis insurance programs through research, organization, and underwriting support
Qualification
Required
Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail and disciplined work habits
Candidates should have commercial insurance experience, ideally including wholesale with 2+ years wholesale and 3 - 5 years of P&C experience
Candidates should have strong technical capabilities and readiness to learn new systems and underwriting tools
Clear written and verbal communication skills are important
Reliable organizational abilities and the ability to manage work independently are required
A steady approach to deadline-driven or high-volume periods is important
Problem-solving instincts, accountability, and a collaborative mindset are expected
An active Property and Casualty License is required
Preferred
A bachelor's degree is desired
Applied Epic experience is desired
Benefits
We provide medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k with 100% matching to 4% of employee compensation
Team members participate in equity-style benefits through the Tropolis Purpose Plan
We provide paid licensing and professional development support
We observe company holidays and offer a positive, growth-focused culture
Tropolis offers Open PTO based on responsible use and results
Company
Tropolis
Tropolis Insurance is a national insurance brokerage on the cutting edge of innovation, leveraging technology and data to drive growth.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Unity Partners
2023-10-12Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jeff Mason
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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