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
Company Overview
MEM (formerly Missouri Employers Mutual and Previsor) is your Midwest regional workers compensation insurance partner. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.mem-ins.com/.