[Remote] Associate Underwriter (Workers Compensation - Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MEM Insurance is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join their Underwriting team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in reviewing, analyzing, and servicing workers’ compensation accounts while developing a strong foundation in underwriting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the underwriting and servicing of an assigned book of workers’ compensation business under general supervision, applying MEM’s underwriting philosophy, guidelines, and rating methodology
• Evaluate and analyze risk information, including insured operations, employee exposures, and loss history, to support accurate and compliant underwriting decisions
• Communicate underwriting decisions to producers, including coverage acceptance or declination, endorsements, pricing, and policy changes
• Gather, review, and assess additional information as needed to ensure underwriting decisions comply with workers’ compensation laws, regulations, and company standards
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with producers, policyholders, and internal partners through clear, professional, and timely communication
• Refer risks or transactions outside of assigned authority to senior underwriters or management, as appropriate
• Deliver timely, accurate, and high‑quality service while meeting established quality, turnaround, and compliance expectations
• Collaborate with Sales Executives and Producer Services to support shared objectives and strengthen agency relationships
• Participate in departmental and cross‑functional projects and engage in ongoing learning opportunities to support professional development
• Perform all responsibilities in alignment with MEM’s vision, mission, and values, maintaining ethical, professional, and confidential standards at all times

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Insurance and Risk Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Insurance industry coursework is a plus; continued professional education is encouraged
• Prior experience in workers' compensation or property and casualty insurance is preferred

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Includes fertility benefits, fully paid preventative care, and adult orthodontia.
• Employer-Paid Life and Disability Benefits: Life Insurance (3x base salary), AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Wellness and Recognition Program: Employer-paid incentives for employees and spouses.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care options
• Health Savings Account: Generous employer contribution.
• Time Away from Work: Generous PTO, 11 Holidays + 4 Early Releases, 16 Hours Volunteer Time Off, 20 Days Paid Parental Leave, Marriage, Bereavement, and Jury Duty leave.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan: Employer match and profit sharing.
• Adoption Assistance and Tuition Assistance

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