Assistant Underwriter - June 2026 Trainee

Berkley • Scottsdale, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an elite Excess and Surplus Lines market, Nautilus Insurance Group offers commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to appointed wholesale surplus lines producers countrywide. We have specialized in providing these solutions for more than 35 years. We have more flexible policy terms and premium rates on a non-admitted basis. Our focus is small to medium Property and Casualty risks on both an admitted and a non-admitted basis. Our offerings are distributed through partnerships with appointed wholesale surplus lines producers. Our relationships are defined by mutual success, speed to market, customer-centric focus and an expanded appetite. Coverage placed by Nautilus Insurance Group is provided by Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company, both W. R. Berkley Corporation members with A.M. Best (Superior) A+ XV ratings. Nautilus Insurance Group is seeking motivated candidates for our June 2026 EDGE program. We are looking for new graduates who are driven and have a foundation in insurance, risk management, or general business. Our extensive, six-month program offers classroom and practical instruction, including specific project work, field trips, and mentorship with highly skilled members of our underwriting teams, for candidates pursuing a career in property and casualty underwriting. While in the EDGE Program, participants attain the Associate in Insurance (AINS) designation from The Institutes, and weekly study time and reviews are allocated to prepare for the test. The EDGE program takes place in our Scottsdale, Arizona, office and starts in June 2026; relocation assistance is available. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Strong reasoning ability, including defining and solving problems, drawing conclusions, interpreting data, and making connections.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to build general insurance industry knowledge and understanding of commercial lines of business.
• A strong academic record and a passion for the insurance industry.
• Proficiency with computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Business, or related fields; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Attends all EDGE classes and events and completes homework assignments and projects.
• Receives a passing grade (80% or higher) on all exams and quizzes.
• Completes work assignments under manager supervision.
• Builds general insurance industry knowledge, including all aspects of commercial lines of business and important job functions of an Assistant Underwriter.
• Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training, specific project work, field trips, and mentorship with members of the underwriting teams.
• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills while managing work items to gain a strong understanding of insurance and risk management concepts.
• Assesses and acts on new and renewal accounts to determine underwriting acceptability.
• Assesses and acts on new and renewal accounts to determine proper policy issuance.
• Provides administrative support by preparing and compiling reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree