SUI Underwriting Assistant

The SUI Underwriting Assistant at Justworks plays a critical role in assisting Senior Underwriters by analyzing business operations, financial statements, and risk levels related to state unemployment insurance. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement customer solutions, execute pricing strategies, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

To excel as a SUI Underwriting Assistant at Justworks, you should have at least 1-2 years of experience in underwriting or a similar field. Knowledge of state unemployment insurance regulations is preferred, along with strong Excel skills for data analysis. Effective communication skills and a passion for problem-solving are essential for this role.

As a SUI Underwriting Assistant at Justworks, collaboration is essential. You will work closely with various teams, including Sales Enablement and Customer Onboarding, to ensure a smooth transition from application to client implementation. Your ability to effectively communicate insights and decisions will contribute to your team’s success.

A typical day for a SUI Underwriting Assistant at Justworks involves analyzing business operations, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring all underwriting practices comply with state regulations. You will balance documentation accuracy and collaboration with team members to optimize underwriting workflows.

At Justworks, the culture is centered around camaraderie, openness, and a commitment to personal growth. As a SUI Underwriting Assistant, you will work in a supportive environment where innovation is encouraged, and contributions are valued to drive the success of the company.

When discussing your previous underwriting experience, highlight specific projects that required analysis of financial data or risk assessment. Detail your decision-making process and the results of your actions, emphasizing your attention to detail and compliance with regulations.

Explain your proactive approach to staying informed about state unemployment insurance regulations. Discuss resources you follow, such as professional organizations or news outlets, and mention any courses or training you pursue to enhance your knowledge.

Share your analytical methodologies, emphasizing tools like Excel that you use to manipulate and analyze complex data sets. Provide examples of how your analysis led to informed decisions and improved underwriting processes in your previous roles.

Illustrate your conflict resolution skills by describing a specific instance where you identified a discrepancy in an underwriting assessment. Discuss how you approached the issue, communicated with affected parties, and reached a resolution.

Provide a relevant example of a project where you worked with colleagues from different departments. Discuss your contributions to the project, the outcomes achieved, and how effective communication facilitated successful collaboration.

Discuss your passion for detail-oriented work and problem-solving in the underwriting field. Share how your motivations align with Justworks' values, highlighting your desire to contribute to meaningful projects.

Explain your systematic approach to compliance, emphasizing how you familiarize yourself with underwriting guidelines and ensure all documentation accurately reflects current regulations. Discuss your commitment to quality assurance in your work.

Detail your methodology for addressing potential risks, beginning with thorough analysis to understand the implications, followed by reaching out to stakeholders for advice. Your focus should be on mitigating risks while adhering to Justworks' underwriting guidelines.

Explain your time management skills and how you prioritize tasks based on deadlines, significance, and complexity. Share your techniques for staying organized and ensuring all client assessments receive the attention they need.

Outline your aspirations in underwriting, focusing on areas of growth and development that excite you. Discuss how this role at Justworks fits into your career trajectory and how you see yourself contributing to the company’s success.