Underwriting Assistant

At Honeycomb, we're not just building technology , we’re reshaping the future of insurance. 

In 2025, Honeycomb  was ranked by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces,” and Calcalist named it as a “Top 50 Israel startup.” 

How did we earn these honors?

Honeycomb is a rapidly growing global startup, generously backed by top-tier investors and powered by an exceptional team of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers. Dual-headquartered in Chicago and Tel Aviv (R&D center), and with 5 offices across the U.S., we are reinventing the commercial real estate insurance industry, an industry long overdue for disruption. Just as importantly, we ensure every employee feels deeply connected to our mission and one another.

The Underwriting Assistant supports the underwriting team by handling essential administrative and operational tasks throughout the underwriting process. This role is critical in ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient handling of new business submissions, endorsements, renewals, and related underwriting activities. The Associate of Underwriting plays a key part in maintaining service standards, managing workflows, and contributing to the overall success of the underwriting department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist underwriters in reviewing and processing new business submissions, endorsements, and renewals.

• Communicate with agents and brokers to obtain missing information when needed.

• Monitor and prioritize incoming underwriting requests, referrals, and service tickets.

• Help coordinate inspections, evaluations, and third-party reports as needed.

• Ensure compliance with internal underwriting rules and regulatory guidelines.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the underwriting operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered.

• 1-3 years of insurance experience, preferably in underwriting support or operations.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to learn underwriting principles and pursue professional development.

Preferred Skills:

• • Familiarity with property and casualty insurance products.

  • Customer service experience in a professional environment.

  • Interest in pursuing insurance designations such as AINS, CPCU, or AU.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; 

• Health Benefits
• Employee options grant
• 401K 
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid national holidays
• The pay range for the role is $50,000 to $60,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and relevant experience.