Underwriting Assistant

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Hudson is a market-leading specialty insurer that offers a wide range of property and casualty insurance products to corporations, professional firms and individuals through retailers, wholesalers and program administrators.

We focus our attention and our resources on finding high-quality solutions that give our business partners, producers, and policyholders a safe harbor for the risks they face.

Headquartered in New York City with offices throughout the U.S. and in Vancouver, Canada, Hudson underwrites excess insurance on an admitted basis through Hudson Insurance Company and on a non-admitted basis through Hudson Excess Insurance Company.

Collectively known as Hudson Insurance Group, its companies are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, Financial Size Category XV. Hudson Insurance Group is the U.S. Insurance Division of the Odyssey Group, a leading global provider of reinsurance and specialty insurance.  Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented Underwriting Assistant for our Personal Umbrella Operations team in our New York City office. The Underwriting Assistant is responsible for issuing all bind and endorsements requests for all Personal Umbrella and Comprehensive Personal Liability products, as well as reviewing, maintaining and implementing guidelines for personal lines of business for all states while working exclusively with wholesale brokerages. The right candidate is ready to learn about this fascinating business line from the ground up. No experience is necessary as hands-on, rigorous training will be provided. Please note, this role is fully on-site.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must be functional in the use of the Internet, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to effectively and independently manage workload while exhibiting sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.
• Ability to be creative and adaptable in a changing business environment.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required. All majors welcome. 
• 0-2 years of experience required, entry-level preferred.

In New York City, NY the pay range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive bonus program. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This range is specific to New York City, NY and may not be applicable to other locations. 

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