Underwriting Auditor

About the role.

The Underwriting Auditor is responsible for providing objective assurance and advisory services in relation to the company’s underwriting risk management practices. This role will apply a disciplined and unbiased approach in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of key processes and controls while protecting the assets and reputation of PURE Programs. The Underwriting Auditor will report to the Underwriting Technical Trainer and Audit Manager and will be based out of our Roswell, GA office.

What you’ll do.

• Assist in the ongoing development of the Underwriting Audit function and perform day to day work to evaluate processes and controls to manage operational, technology, and regulatory risks.
• Audit underwriting files to ensure compliance and adherence to:

• Authority statements
• Underwriting Guidelines
• Underwriting processes/best practices
• Contractual obligations with our partner carriers
• Rates, terms, conditions

• Deliver independent objective assessments and recommendations that assist management in mitigating risk and improving PURE Program’s internal control environment

• Plan, execute, and report on underwriting audit activities (create high quality work papers and reports for Management)
• Work with UW Technical Trainer to identify issues and create an action plan to address issues through training opportunities

• Work with Management to resolve issues and follow up on their action plans
• Provide strategic advice to management using underwriting audit skills that help preserve or improve enterprise value
• Implement data analytics and automate testing to the fullest extent possible

What we’re looking for.

• Individuals that demonstrate integrity and establish trust through credibility
• 2-3 years of internal audit and/or insurance underwriting experience; high net worth insurance experience a plus
• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance, Mathematics, Project Management, or Business Administration preferred
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proven experience working collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player with a desire to learn, grown and drive improvement
• Awareness of surplus regulatory requirements and associated risks and controls for a US-based surplus broker preferred
• Ability to communicate issues and findings that influence improvements to internal controls and processes
• Proficiency in PC applications, with ability to develop and apply spreadsheets, database and research tools
• Experience with data analytic and data extraction tools, including MS Access databases, SQL, and Microsoft Office Suite (including Visio)