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AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · 16 hours ago

Underwriting Assistant, Specialty Risk

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support the Specialty Risk Underwriting team. The role involves managing rate quote workflows, form review processes, and general project management activities to ensure accurate and efficient underwriting operations.

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Responsibilities

Review all initial rate quote requests to confirm required information is provided (Salesforce documentation, rates, increase amounts, class guides, surcharges, insurance structure, actuarial information, etc.)
Prepare quotes in the established departmental format (or updated format as determined) before assigning to the Underwriter
After the Underwriter completes the quote, verify all required documentation is saved to the shared drive and ensure Salesforce is updated accurately (UW folder, UW authority, fee structure in Product section, changes clearly marked, etc.)
Coordinate with Account Managers to track client acceptance, manage requested revisions, communicate changes back to the Underwriter, and ensure accepted proposals are added to living rates
Confirm all documentation is properly stored and recorded prior to transitioning the request to DI
Validate that all required documents for form review are submitted (dec pages, forms, redlines, certificates of translation where applicable, etc.)
Review form changes to determine whether Underwriter review is necessary and notify the Underwriter when updates are administrative only (e.g., compliance edits, formatting, contact information), helping streamline the process
Take notes and track action items for underwriting meetings and quarterly business line reviews, ensuring follow-through and transparency
Provide organizational support for major underwriting initiatives, including:
New Program Implementations: Verify all required information has been collected from Underwriters and internal support teams and ensure checklists are completed
Profit Share Management: Maintain an organized list of all profit share agreements, required data, run and payment dates, and verify proper sign-off and storage of documentation once profit share calculations are completed
Assist in creating presentations and executive reports by conducting research, gathering data from internal reporting systems, and preparing initial draft layouts

Qualification

Underwriting supportMicrosoft OfficeSalesforceOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

1–2 years of professional experience in underwriting support, insurance operations, financial services, or a related administrative/analytical role
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review, organize, and track complex documentation across multiple systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn internal systems such as Salesforce and shared-drive structures
Comfortable working with numbers, rate structures, and varied financial materials
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Underwriting, Account Management, and internal support teams
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or missing information in submissions
Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance with internal audit requirements and documentation standards

Benefits

Medical & Dental Plans
Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
Health Care Flexible Spending
Dependent Care
401k Savings Plans
Paid Time Off

Company

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

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AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multinational property and casualty insurance company.

H1B Sponsorship

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2023 (3)
2022 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2006-11-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Daniel Pacicco
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Carl Canales
Executive Vice President - North American Field Operations
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