Underwriting Assistant - Construction SDI

About the Company

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd.

(Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future.

Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks.

We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid.

Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.

Vantage has approximately 365 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda.

We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA and Hamilton, Bermuda.

Additionally, we are a highly geographically diverse workforce with colleagues based in 35 states and counting.

We fully support work flexibility including remote and hybrid work arrangements.

About the role:

At Vantage, the Construction SDI Underwriting Assistant is a Construction team member.

This role will be responsible for daily assistance in managing all underwriting transactions to support the Construction Subcontractor Default Insurance underwriting team.

This role reports to our SVP, Head of Construction SDI, and is a remote or hybrid opportunity based in one of Vantage’s office locations.

Vantage’s US colleagues can work anywhere in the United States (excluding US territories and possessions). 

The base salary expectation for this role is between $60,000 and $85,000.

The actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher, commensurate with the candidate's experience and expectations.

Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health and welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:


* Perform underwriting support activities for managing all underwriting transactions, service standards, compliance rules, and documentation.


* Develop proficiency in fundamental underwriting analysis, file preparation, and report assessment.


* Provide accurate rating support for new business submissions and renewals.


* Producing quotes, binders, and endorsements for the Underwriters.


* Issuing new business and renewal policies as instructed by the underwriting team.


* Demonstrate a customer service mindset by proactively engaging with underwriters and internal and external contacts.


* Collaborate and correspond with internal and external contacts to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.


* Interact directly with various business partners and internal departments.


* Meet departmental service standards in place for each process.


* Partner with operations and technology team on design and systems implementation with a focus on ongoing process improvement.


* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned under minimal supervision. 

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