Insurance Underwriter Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking detail-oriented and highly administrative individuals to join our back-office support team as an Insurance Underwriter Assistant (UA) supporting a leading specialty insurance company. This role focuses on providing structured support for commercial Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines. The UA will operate within a blended, dual-trained pod to enable rapid transaction processing resolution, business continuity, and partner satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities for the ideal candidate:

The Underwriter Assistant is accountable for handling back-office processing tasks assigned by the Customer Underwriter, specifically including:

• Document & Policy Assembly: Prepare binders, issue policies, and assemble declarations and forms.

• Underwriting Operations: Follow up on subjectivities and coordinate inspections where applicable.

• Policy Lifecycle Maintenance: Execute underwriter-directed endorsements, cancellations, and rewrites.

• General Servicing: Handle small business and digital transactions, as well as routine servicing questions within documented boundaries.

• Communication: Engage in professional outreach, compile structured emails, and utilize Microsoft Teams and service desk ticketing for escalation and support.

Qualifications

Our most successful candidates will have: - 

• A minimum of 3-4 CXC/GCE/City and Guilds subjects inclusive of English Language, or a U.S. high school diploma or GED. 
• Strong administrative aptitude is the priority.
• Exceptional English grammar and writing skills. A passing grade in English at the CSEC level is required.
• Technical Proficiency: Must pass pre-hire assessments demonstrating solid typing speed, reading comprehension, writing, and basic web browser navigation skills.
• Soft Skills: Highly teachable with excellent professional communication skills. Must know how to compile clear emails, perform outreach, and ask relevant questions.
• Must have a valid (not expired) government issued ID, TRN and NIS card.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test as needed.
• Must have flexible availability to work any day and any assigned shift weekly.(Weekends and Public Holidays).
• Must be able to train and / or work onsite at our Red Hills Road site.
• 1 year of BPO/customer service experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a high level, to support our high volume of inbound contact - written or verbal.
• Experience in customer service is an asset and preferred.
• Good systematic problem solving ability , using sound business judgment, and following through on commitments to customers.
• The ability to quickly and accurately identify and assess individual customer needs and take appropriate action steps to satisfy those needs.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A passion for helping customers and exceeding their expectations with high integrity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tailor styles to the audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate Customer communication rapidly and effectively on live voice or chat interactions. proficient reading skills required.
• The ability to project patience, empathy, caring, and sincerity in written words or voice tone, depending on channel.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Multi-tasking skills, showcased through the use of several applications; experience working with CRM applications preferred.
• Basic PC keyboarding skills; basic Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) experience required.
• Ability to type over 30 WPM with 80% accuracy.
• Must be very tech savvy with strong abilities in handling troubleshooting techniques and resolving technical issues.
• Inspire confidence and positively influence the behaviour, actions, and thoughts of others.

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay, incentives, over-time and shift differentials for certain shifts.
• Annual merit increase based on performance.
• Paid Training.
• Discounts for several corporate and retail partners for services and products once Sutherland ID is presented.
• Excellent training and supervisory support - to help you feel comfortable servicing our customers.
• Competitive Salary with attractive and attainable PBI structure.
• Paid vacation and sick leave annually.
• Exceptional Health and Life Insurance Plan
• Lunch benefits and subsidy.
• Onsite lunch concessionaire at reduced rates.
• Transportation/ Shuttle Services - Free transportation home for shifts that end after 9:00 pm and pick-ups for shifts that begin before 6am
• Free On-site medical suite with nurse and medical doctor.
• Daily Refuel Plan - Robust and dynamic schedule of activities to keep employees energized both at home and in the office.
• Paid referral program
• Career development & growth opportunities for advancement.
• Excellent Reward and recognition programs.

As your prospective employer, we need to process your Personal Data as needed to evaluate your qualification for the position you are applying for with Sutherland.  During the recruitment process, your Personal Data may be transferred outside of Jamaica and disclosed to third parties in the normal course of the recruitment and/or employment process or as needed to comply with applicable laws. This may include transferring information to our affiliated Companies for purposes connected to your employment with the company or to the management of Sutherland’s business.

As your prospective employer, we need to process your Personal Data as needed to evaluate your qualification for the position you are applying for with Sutherland.  During the recruitment process, your Personal Data may be transferred outside of Jamaica and disclosed to third parties in the normal course of the recruitment and/or employment process or as needed to comply with applicable laws. This may include transferring information to our affiliated Companies for purposes connected to your employment with the company or to the management of Sutherland’s business.