Would you like to be a part of a team that delivers industry experience and creative solutions?

Avondale seeks goal-driven professionals ready to take their career to the next level.

About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Casualty Underwriting Associate to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in casualty underwriting, working alongside industry experts in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will assist in evaluating risks, analyzing data, and developing a strong foundation in underwriting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist underwriters in assessing and analyzing casualty insurance applications, including liability, workers' compensation, and other casualty lines.
• Review and evaluate underwriting information such as loss history, financial data, and exposure details.
• Support the preparation of risk assessments, coverage recommendations, and pricing models.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and actuarial teams to gather data and insights for decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of underwriting strategies and guidelines.
• Assist in Managing Renewal portfolio; preparing and issuing renewal quotes for a book up to $10,000,000 in premium
• Assist in reviewing inspections, processing endorsements, and overall account servicing
• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing reports, maintaining records, and updating policy systems.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of insurance and underwriting principles is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in casualty underwriting with mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to real-world projects that impact our business and clients.
• Networking opportunities within the insurance and underwriting industry.
• Potential career growth opportunities within our organization.

Who is Avondale?

Established in 2006, Avondale Insurance Associates is an Excess and Surplus Lines Underwriting Management Company focused on small to mid-sized accounts across all property and general liability classes.

What you’ll get...

At Avondale, you will have the opportunity to build a long-term career with unlimited growth potential. Aim high, work hard and we’ll help you achieve your goals. 

At Avondale, you will experience our caring work environment. We care about our employees, we care about our customers, and we care about the world around us.

At Avondale, you will achieve a work-life balance. We care about your physical and emotional well-being, so work-life balance is encouraged and practiced. We understand you have a life outside of work, and we want you to live it.

At Avondale, you will have access to a world-class Total Rewards package. We truly value our people, which shows in our compensation, benefits, and perks.

• In addition to competitive pay, we have designed a performance-based annual incentive program. All employees are eligible to earn a bonus by meeting performance objectives. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans and numerous supplemental benefit offerings.

• Flexible Paid time off annually

• Assistance with parking expenses, discount programs for area services/experiences, and financial support for professional development and licensure/designations

• Access to specialized leadership development programming designed to take your career to the next level.

• And so much more!

Avondale, a Unison Risk Advisors company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic.