Underwriting Assistant

Job overview

The Underwriting Assistant role is onsite in Richmond, VA, with a salary range of $58,000–$62,000 per year. The position supports Kinsale’s underwriting divisions by helping policies and endorsements be issued accurately and on time. Kinsale describes the role as a potential career path into underwriting or operations, with training and mentorship provided. The role contributes to operational excellence and client satisfaction by processing policy transactions, submissions, cancellations, and reinstatements within stated timelines. It also supports underwriters and operations professionals through accurate data entry, correspondence handling, and submission clearance.

What you'll do

• Book and issue policies and endorsements for assigned underwriting divisions
• complete policy booking within five business days and endorsements within two business days of referral
• process cancellation and reinstatement notices within the same business day
• electronically deliver policies and endorsements within one business day of QA approval
• enter submissions as requested
• process premium finance correspondence
• assist with loss-run requests and submission clearance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

underwriting assistant

richmond va

kinsale management

full-time

insurance operations

policy issuance

endorsements

data entry

submission processing

microsoft office

career development

$58k–$62k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA contributions up to $3,600 individual or $7,000 family annually
• 22 days of PTO
• 10 paid company holidays
• up to 6% 401(k) match
• life and disability coverage
• and up to $3,000 annual education reimbursement.

Why this role

No prior insurance experience is required; the employer provides training and mentorship. The posting describes a career path into underwriting or operations.

About the employer

Kinsale Management, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.