New

Underwriting Assistant

TEKsystems
$16.00 - $20.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Bloomington
Jul 22, 2025
Job Description We are seeking an Underwriting Services Representative to assist our underwriting team in assembling policies, handling scanning, and supporting various underwriting functions. This role requires proficiency in navigating traditional software as all tasks are paper-based. The representative will work independently, supporting a group of 13 underwriters. Responsibilities * Calculate rates and premium amounts for customers based on provided products. * Prepare policies and billings for customers. * Analyze data from Underwriters' instructions to issue new or expiring policies, using computer programs and rating manuals. * Complete endorsements and apply pricing modification factors to premiums as instructed by the underwriter. * Review worksheets, draft scratch copies of policy forms, and indicate information on expiring policies for processing new policies. * Complete sections of premium coding accounting records for each processed transaction. * Verify corrections of colleagues' work to ensure a quality product for customers. * Establish solid working relationships with Underwriters, Marketing, Claims, and other corporate functions. * Interact with brokers and business partners regarding endorsements and policy issuance. * Process simple automatic renewals based on set renewal criteria. * Collaborate with Underwriters to clarify issues affecting premium rate calculations and with the Lead Underwriting Assistant to resolve technical issues. * Complete experience rating for underwriters. * Assist underwriters in collecting rating information. * Support the underwriting function by providing accurate premium calculation information to underwriting staff and policies to customers. * Perform other duties as assigned or authorized by the Vice President - Underwriting or Underwriting Services Supervisor. Essential Skills * Minimum of 2 years of administrative or data entry experience. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a requirement to score 70% or higher on an assessment. * Attention to detail. * Mathematical ability. * Critical and analytical thinking capabilities. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Applications (Excel & Word). * Comfortable with physical handling and filing of paper-based policies. Why Work Here? This role offers a contract with the opportunity to become permanent, with every placed individual transitioning to a permanent position. Enjoy great benefits upon becoming permanent. Work Environment This position is 100% onsite, with working hours from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM and a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, Monday through Friday. The office environment includes a corporate location with high and low cubicles throughout the building, a very quiet setting, and an open-door policy with direct and senior management. The facility houses an insurance policy library, several conference rooms, and a classroom. The team consists of approximately 10 underwriting personnel, fostering an independent work culture. Dress code is business casual. Utilize two computer screens and two internal computer systems. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.