Assistant Underwriter

Assistant Underwriter
Location: The Woodlands, Houston, Texas
Schedule: In-office, Monday through Friday
Salary range: $55,000 - $70,000 10% target bonus
Website: www.tropolis.com

Summary
Tropolis is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to support underwriting, program development, and account coordination for commercial insurance placements.

• Reporting to the President of Programs and Brokerage, this role contributes to risk evaluation, file accuracy, broker service, and consistent workflow execution across the full underwriting and policy life cycle.
• This position is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lines account manager or CSR who is ready to step into underwriting and grow with a fast-growing company.
• It suits someone who enjoys analyzing accounts, building insurance programs, supporting brokers, and contributing to an excellent work culture where initiative and service matter.
• The role offers meaningful client interaction, hands-on underwriting responsibility, and the opportunity to help strengthen a modern wholesale insurance platform.

About Tropolis
Tropolis (www.tropolis.com) is a fast-growing, technology-enabled insurance brokerage committed to Insuring Tomorrow Together.

• We combine local expertise, modern tools, and disciplined operations to elevate how insurance is delivered.
• Our culture is driven by Integrity, Ownership, Leadership, and Service.
• Every team member participates in the Tropolis Purpose Plan, giving them a stake in our shared success.
• Through strong partnerships, innovative systems, and continuous professional development, we are building a modern brokerage and wholesale platform where talented people can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

• We provide medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k with 100% matching to 4% of employee compensation.
• Team members participate in equity-style benefits through the Tropolis Purpose Plan.
• We provide paid licensing and professional development support.
• We observe company holidays and offer a positive, growth-focused culture.
• Tropolis offers Open PTO based on responsible use and results.

Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Underwriter helps keep Programs and Brokerage running smoothly by managing workflows, supporting underwriting decisions, and ensuring consistent follow-through on active accounts.

• The role includes reviewing submissions for completeness, gathering underwriting information, organizing documents, and participating in early-stage risk evaluation through applications, supplemental forms, loss runs, and exposure details.
• Work often involves preparing quotes, coordinating with brokers to secure needed information, and assisting with binders, policies, endorsements, and renewal documentation.
• Coordination of inspections, audits, and claims-related materials is part of the day-to-day support for underwriting and account activity.
• Maintaining secure, accurate, and well-organized files across all platforms is an important part of the role.
• Rating data and underwriting information are entered for both new business and renewals to support accurate quoting and policy issuance.
• The position also provides support for accounting activities tied to underwriting work, including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, bordereaux updates, and surplus lines tax data entry.
• Monitoring internal reports for accuracy and compliance helps ensure the department stays aligned with underwriting standards.
• Professional, timely communication with brokers supports strong working relationships and smooth workflow.
• The role also contributes to the growth and refinement of Tropolis insurance programs through research, organization, and underwriting support.

Background and Experience

• Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail and disciplined work habits.
• Candidates should have commercial insurance experience, ideally including wholesale with 2 years wholesale and 3 - 5 years of P&C experience.
• Candidates should have strong technical capabilities and readiness to learn new systems and underwriting tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills are important.
• Reliable organizational abilities and the ability to manage work independently are required.
• A steady approach to deadline-driven or high-volume periods is important.
• Problem-solving instincts, accountability, and a collaborative mindset are expected.

Education
A bachelor’s degree is desired.

License and Certification
An active Property and Casualty License is required.

Technical Requirements
Applied Epic experience is desired.

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