Underwriting & Agency Support Associate

About Ck Specialty Insurance Associates

Ck Specialty Insurance Associates is a rapidly growing, independently owned wholesale insurance brokerage committed to providing innovative and customized insurance solutions to retail agents and brokers across the country. Founded with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Ck Specialty was built on the foundation of speed, service, and partnership with our retail agents. Traits that remain at the core of everything we do.

Since our inception in 1998, we have grown into a respected name in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) marketplace. We focus on a wide range of commercial and personal lines, offering access to top-rated carriers and niche products that meet the unique needs of today’s insurance buyers.

At Ck Specialty, we operate with a 120% mentality; always going above and beyond in how we serve our clients, partners, and each other. We value precision, reliability, organization, and speed, which is why our team lives by the acronym PROS. We’re a company for self-starters, problem-solvers, and professionals who want to be part of something fast-moving and impactful.

Why Join Ck Specialty?

• Supportive, high-energy team culture
• Room for growth and career development in a fast-scaling company
• Strong leadership that invests in training and development
• A voice at the table - your ideas matter here

Whether you’re new to the insurance industry or bringing years of experience, Ck Specialty is a place where your contributions can make a real difference. We're proud of our track record, but even more excited about what's ahead.

Requirements

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, highly organized, and relationship-driven individual to support our underwriting and marketing operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys juggling multiple priorities, communicating with external partners, and helping drive business growth through strong follow-up and outreach.

You will work closely with underwriting, sales, and marketing teams to help move submissions through the pipeline, support agency relationships, and ensure opportunities are actively worked and tracked. No prior underwriting experience is required; full training is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Support underwriting teams by processing and organizing a high volume of submissions and documentation
• Assist with preparing, sending, and following up on submissions with agency and carrier partners
• Actively track opportunities, responses, and next steps to keep deals moving forward
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in internal systems
• Communicate professionally with brokers, carriers, and internal teams via email and phone
• Support marketing and relationship-building efforts through proactive outreach, follow-ups, and pipeline management
• Help identify gaps, delays, and opportunities to improve response times and conversion rates

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in underwriting, insurance, sales, or relationship-based roles
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong organization, time-management, and attention to detail
• Confident communicating with external partners by email and phone
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Willing to learn systems, workflows, and industry processes

Experience & Education

• No prior insurance or underwriting experience required
• On-the-job training provided

Why Apply?

• Entry-level opportunity into underwriting and insurance marketing
• Hands-on exposure to agency, broker, and carrier relationships
• Experience in a fast-moving, revenue-driven environment
• Structured training with real-world learning
• Growth potential into underwriting, marketing, or sales-focused roles

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Vacation, and Sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Remote work flexibility