The Underwriting Assistant provides administrative support to a team of Underwriters and Underwriting Leaders.  Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Prepares accounts for renewal by conducting claims checks, preparing a brief financial analysis, and researching recent corporate events.  - Assists underwriters in the quoting, binding, and issuance process by using proprietary systems to generate the necessary letters and documents. - Handles all premium entry using proprietary systems for all new and renewal accounts and endorsements. - Works with the finance department to reconcile any accounting discrepancies. - Compiles client meeting preparation documents for Management use. - Maintains other spreadsheets / databases as required. - Maintains accurate policy files on bound and lost business accounts by scanning and uploading necessary documents on a weekly basis.  - Prepares for and participates on group underwriting conference calls conducted in advance of quoting.