Underwriting Associate at Assurant in Remote

UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATE Location: United States Virtual Overview of Position The Underwriting Associate supports the development and execution of auto protection products by applying underwriting guidelines and rating logic, evaluating risk submissions, and drafting pricing proposals that are designed to drive profitable growth and meet client needs. This role is responsible for interpreting eligibility criteria, handling contract and pricing exceptions, and documenting decisions in a clear, defensible manner to support audit and regulatory requirements. The position partners cross-functionally with account representatives, actuarial, and implementation teams to operationalize underwriting decisions. In addition, the Underwriting Associate monitors trends in underwriting performance and recommends adjustments to pricing to maintain portfolio profitability. The role requires strong analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in data tools and clear written communication, to deliver concise, stakeholder-ready insights and maintain high standards of operational rigor. What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job? Support underwriting for auto protection products by applying eligibility/rating guidance, handling exceptions, documenting decisions for audit/regulatory needs, and partnering with account reps/product config/actuarial using strong communication, data, and reporting skills. Key responsibilities include: • Underwriting + rating fundamentals: interprets underwriting guidelines and rate/rule logic; documents rationale consistently • Exception handling experience: reviews contract/terms, determines appropriate billed vs. system cost outcomes, logs exceptions, and communicates clear approve/decline decisions • Operational rigor: follows defined procedures, maintains clean audit trails, and handles confidential information appropriately • Cross-functional coordination: partners effectively with account reps, implementation/config teams, and stakeholders to operationalize underwriting decisions • Regulatory/filing awareness: understands the importance of defensible documentation and compliance-minded decisioning • Strong analytics toolkit: Must be proficient in SQL + Excel; a working knowledge of Python is preferred, but not required • Power BI comfort (nice-to-have): Power BI familiarity and ability to document data logic is a plus • Clear written communication: concise decision summaries and stakeholder-ready updates What are the requirements needed for this position? • Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Risk Management or Mathematics • At least 2 years overall professional experience • CPCU, ARM, AU or ARe designations #AssurantProudMS Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $94,100.00 Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. 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