Underwriting Assistant

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Nexus Specialty Inc. is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team in Chicago, IL!

The Underwriting Assistant will provide high-quality administrative and data entry support to the U.S. Financial Lines Underwriting and Leadership teams. This role supports the underwriting process by assisting with policy binding, processing midterm changes, tracking documentation, and maintaining accurate records in internal systems. The Underwriting Assistant will also liaise with brokers and operational teams, ensure the timely handling of renewals, and contribute to performance reporting. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are essential.

How You Will Contribute:

• Assisting underwriters in the binding of risks and issuance of policies.

• Processing midterm policy requests and cancellation requests.

• Saving application and policy documentation to the electronic filing system and/or document repository.

• Tracking outstanding issuance subjectivities with brokers.

• Liaising with operational support team in Malaysia to coordinate submission clearance overflow.

• Ensuring our underwriting system(s) and the electronic filing system and/or document repository are kept up to date and the information is accurate and organized.

• Sending renewal reminders to brokers and ensuring Underwriters are kept up to date with the status of renewals.

• Regular reporting, including daily performance data and dashboards.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• College or university degree, with a focus in insurance, risk management, or a related field (Preferred)

• 2–3 years of experience in an administrative or data entry role, ideally within an insurance company or agency — or a recent college graduate with a degree or concentration in insurance or risk management

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent time management and accurate recordkeeping

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels

• Self-motivated and confident working independently or collaboratively within a team

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Pay Range

$30.00 - $34.00 Hourly

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. 

The Power To Be Yourself  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.