Associate Underwriter

Company: Mission Underwriting Managers
Location: Reno
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About the Role As a member of KUBE, the Associate Underwriter is responsible for assisting the underwriting team in all aspects of the underwriting process, including analyzing risks, assessing policy information, and determining appropriate pricing and coverage and quoting for our wholesale brokers. Only candidates local to Reno will be considered. What you'll do Under the direction of an Underwriter or Senior Underwriting Assistant, work to support the Underwriting workflow in the day-to-day servicing and processing of new business and renewal accounts. Daily communication with Underwriters and/or Senior Underwriters to ensure that tasks are being completed. Assist in audit preparation. Responsible for ensuring quality processing throughout the life cycle of a policy while building working relationships with internal and external teams. Maintains underwriting files by ensuring all relevant documents are included and appropriately filed/documented within System. Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of Mission’s underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, enhancements, rating plans and workflow. Follows up with Brokers and appropriate departments for outstanding subjectivities, loss run requests, inspections and other documentation as needed. Assist in the review of new and renewal submissions to determine if they meet underwriting criteria, and for completeness of documentation. Request and review incoming Broker of Record letters, as appropriate. Process non-renewals and cancellation letters and endorsements. Review, finalize and issue policies. Underwrite risks and assist the Underwriting team in accordance with the business plan and within delegated underwriting authority. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Must demonstrate self-motivation, dependability, as well as strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor's degree; OR 3 years of experience in insurance Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to learn new systems efficiently and effectively Ability to Multitask and prioritize work Strong organization and time management skills Ability to travel up to 10% of the year Preferred Qualifications Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment. Working Conditions: Requires a quiet work environment with regular sitting at a computer for extended periods of time. Regular use of hands and fingers. Frequent talking or hearing. Vision requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, focus and depth perception. Additional Information This is a hybrid role with scheduled time in the Reno office on a weekly basis. Planned, in-office activities may be required on occasion (typically 2-4x per year). You must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States without requirement of employment sponsorship/visa.

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