Remote Underwriting Associate – Policy Review & Compliance

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Company: The Elite Job

Location: United States

Employment Type: FULL_TIME, PART_TIME

Date Posted: 2025-10-25

Valid Through: 2026-10-25

Job Summary:

The Elite Job is seeking a meticulous and proactive Remote Underwriting Associate to join our growing insurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing insurance policies to ensure compliance with company guidelines, regulatory standards, and risk management protocols. You will play a critical role in supporting underwriting decisions, maintaining accurate records, and providing insights to optimize policy issuance processes. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking a fully remote position with a dynamic, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review insurance applications, policy documents, and endorsements to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal and external regulations.

  • Assess risk factors and provide recommendations for policy approval, modification, or decline.

  • Collaborate with underwriting managers, agents, and other departments to clarify policy details and resolve discrepancies.

  • Maintain and update accurate records of underwriting decisions and policy changes.

  • Conduct periodic audits of policies to ensure ongoing compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

  • Identify trends or patterns in underwriting decisions to support continuous process improvement.

  • Respond to inquiries from agents, clients, and internal stakeholders regarding policy coverage, compliance, and risk assessment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field.

  • Strong understanding of insurance products, underwriting principles, and regulatory compliance.

  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with high attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with underwriting software.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a remote work environment.

  • High degree of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive client information.

Experience:

  • 1–3 years of experience in underwriting, insurance analysis, or compliance-related roles is preferred.

  • Exposure to policy review, risk assessment, or claims evaluation will be advantageous.

  • Experience working remotely or in a virtual team environment is a plus.

Working Hours:

  • Full-time remote position with flexible working hours.

  • Standard office hours are expected, but some coordination across time zones may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • In-depth knowledge of insurance policies, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

  • Ability to evaluate risk and make sound, independent decisions.

  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify compliance gaps.

  • Comfortable using digital tools, virtual collaboration platforms, and underwriting software.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

  • Flexible remote work environment.

  • Health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, and vision coverage, if applicable).

  • Paid time off and holidays.

  • Professional development and training opportunities.

  • Supportive team culture with career growth potential.

Why Join The Elite Job:

  • Be part of a leading insurance-focused organization dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compliance.

  • Work remotely with a team that values collaboration, transparency, and professional growth.

  • Opportunity to advance your career in underwriting and risk management while maintaining work-life balance.

  • Contribute to a company that invests in employee development and fosters long-term success.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and motivation to join The Elite Job. Please apply via our online application portal or email your application to us with the subject line: Remote Underwriting Associate – Application.

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