Assistant Underwriter - June 2026 Trainee

Company Details

At Nautilus Insurance Group, we’re committed to developing talent and shaping the future of the insurance industry.

For more than 35 years, Nautilus Insurance Group has been an elite Excess and Surplus Lines market offering commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to appointed wholesale surplus lines producers countrywide. Nautilus is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose member insurance companies are rated A (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company.

In July 2025, we were voted one of Arizona’s Top Companies to Work for in Arizona by Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group, and BestCompaniesAZ.

Responsibilities

Nautilus Insurance Group is seeking motivated candidates for our June 2026 EDGE program. As an Assistant Underwriter Trainee, you are a new graduate who is driven and has a foundation in insurance, risk management, or general business. Our extensive, six-month program offers classroom and practical instruction for candidates pursuing a career in property and casualty underwriting.

This unique opportunity is dedicated just for you to learn about insurance and the art of

underwriting.

• General insurance industry knowledge
• All aspects of commercial lines of business
• Important job functions of an Assistant Underwriter
  
  

Training includes formal classroom and on-the-job training, as well as specific project work, field trips, and mentorship with highly skilled members of our underwriting teams. Through this training, you will learn to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills as you manage work items. You will gain a strong understanding of the core concepts of insurance and risk management and build valuable connections with industry leaders and fellow trainees. While in the EDGE Program, participants attain the Associate in Insurance (AINS) designation from The Institutes. We recognize the importance of formal designations to build credibility early in your career and allocate weekly study time and reviews to prepare for the test.

Trainees who successfully complete the program are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as an Assistant Underwriter and transition out of training to actively handle work items with their underwriting team. The EDGE program takes place in our Scottsdale, Arizona, office and starts in June 2026. Scottsdale is a vibrant location rich in culture, food experiences, and beautiful scenic places to explore. Relocation assistance is available.

In the first 6 months, the Assistant Underwriter Trainee will:

• Attend all EDGE classes and events. Complete homework assignments and projects.
• Receive a passing grade (80% or higher) on all exams and quizzes.
• Completed work assignments – under the supervision of their manager
  
  

The Assistant Underwriter Role (second six months)

• Assesses and acts on new and renewal accounts to:
• Determine underwriting acceptability
• Determine proper policy issuance
• Provides administrative support by preparing and compiling reports
  

Qualifications

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Business, or related fields
• A strong academic record and passion for the insurance industry
• Strong working knowledge in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong reasoning ability, including defining and solving problems, drawing conclusions, interpreting data, and making connections
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
  
  

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

Salary: $62,000.00 (hourly position)

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role