[Remote] Assistant Underwriter - Accident & Health

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Skyward Specialty Insurance is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to assist in the quoting process for their Medical Stop Loss business in the Accident & Health division. The role involves preparing new business submissions, providing customer service, and maintaining orderly electronic underwriting files. Responsibilities Prepare new business submissions, including analysis of needed information for Underwriter review and quoting Customer service – correspond with clients requiring professional and responsive phone and email communications Process and maintain orderly electronic underwriting files Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervisions Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Adhere to company guidelines, policies and procedures Other duties as may be assigned as the business continues to develop Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite and the use of computer systems and various software applications Collaboration and teamwork Communication (verbal and written) Organizational and planning skills Analytical thinking and aptitude for evaluating and interpreting detailed information and data Ability to independently multi-task and respond to changing business priorities Demonstrated customer service experience and the ability to interact with a wide-variety of people on a daily basis in person, via telephone and email Industry experience preferred Benefits Health and welfare benefits Tuition and professional certification assistance 401k savings Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program Paid time off Paid holidays Child bonding leave Other employee assistance Company Overview Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is