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Underwriting Assistant (Insurance NOT Entry Level) | Midtown Manhattan | Temp-to-Perm

New York, NY 10022

Posted: 04/01/2026 Employment Type: Contract to Hire Job Number: 27896865 Pay Rate: 22-24 USD/Hour

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Underwriting Assistant (Insurance –NOT Entry Level) | Midtown Manhattan | Temp-to-Perm

We are seeking a junior Underwriting Assistant with 1–2 years of insurance experience to join our growing team in Midtown Manhattan.

This is an entry-level role, but prior exposure to insurance underwriting or policy processing is required. Candidates without insurance experience will not be considered.
Compensation:
  • $21–$24/hour during the temporary period (based on experience)
  • Conversion to full-time at $60, 000 –$70, 000 + benefits
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support underwriters with new business submissions, quoting, binding, and policy maintenance
  • Enter and maintain data in Salesforce and underwriting systems
  • Assist with rating calculations and underwriting tools
  • Process premium transactions and endorsements
  • Prepare renewal accounts, including gathering loss runs and documentation
  • Coordinate with brokers and internal teams to support underwriting workflow
Required Qualifications:
  • 1–2 years of experience in the insurance industry (underwriting support, policy processing, brokerage, or similar)
  • Basic understanding of insurance policies, binders, or coverage
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred (Nice to Have):
  • Exposure to underwriting or rating processes
  • Salesforce experience
  • Any experience with commercial lines or liability policies
What We’re Looking For:
  • Someone early in their insurance career who wants to grow into underwriting
  • Detail-oriented and eager to learn
  • Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
To Apply:
Please email your resume to jmoses@phaxis.Com
Subject line: Underwriting Assistant –1–2 Years Insurance Experience

Only candidates with prior insurance experience will be considered.

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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