Assistant Manager, Liability Underwriter

Summary:

The Assistant Manager, Liability Underwriter is responsible for supporting the underwriting of low-to-medium complexity P&C risks by analyzing submissions, assisting in pricing, and preparing quotes under supervision. The role bridges operational support with early-stage risk assessment responsibility

Key Responsibilities:

•Review incoming submissions for completeness and eligibility against underwriting guidelines

•Collect missing information from brokers and coordinate internal clarification as needed

•Draft initial quotes and coverage terms for low-risk cases that fall within given authority based on templates and prior decisions

•Support the renewal process by assessing prior performance and preparing updates for the underwriter

•Document underwriting decisions, conditions, and approvals in internal systems accurately

•Prepare presentations or referral packages for complex submissions requiring senior underwriter or manager review

•Track quote-to-bind conversion metrics and flag submissions that require follow-up or escalation

•Liaise with internal stakeholders such as pricing, claims, and actuarial to gather inputs for select accounts

Qualifications:

•Bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, or a related discipline

•2-5 years of experience in underwriting support or junior underwriting roles

•Exposure to commercial P&C lines preferred

•Progress toward industry certifications (e.g., CPCU) is preferred

Competencies:

•Applies basic risk assessment techniques to evaluate exposure and assist in pricing decisions

•Manages workload independently and takes ownership of small-case underwriting tasks with accuracy

•Communicates effectively with brokers to clarify submissions and explain underwriting requirements

•Displays eagerness to learn and adapt to various underwriting systems, guidelines, and market practices