Underwriting Assistant, Health

Justworks is a cloud-based software platform that takes the busyness out of growing a business and alleviates the unknown. We've combined a simple platform and exceptional 24/7 customer service to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow with confidence by giving them access to corporate-level benefits, automated payroll, HR tools, and compliance support— all in one place. We're building a world in which starting, running, and joining a growing business is an accessible option for all.

As a Health Insurance Underwriting Assistant, you will assist the team of Underwriters with file review and data reconciliation needs, related to prospective customers’ insurance applications. You will be helping others solve problems and will be building something meaningful in an entrepreneurial environment.

• Review applications and related documentation for acceptability according to underwriting guidelines and determine tasks to be completed before moving forward
• Ensure all required customer documentation is accurate and collected in a timely manner
• Act as liaison with vendors and internal sales teams through direction of leadership
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, and create resolutions
• Communicate with company underwriters and internal teams to provide status or additional assistance as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role; background in business, finance or economics preferred
• Demonstrated ability to learn on the fly and apply new information/concepts into practice
• You like working with people and helping others solve problems
• You are flexible and open to changes in processes or teams
• You enjoy fast-paced entrepreneurial environments and want to help build something meaningful

The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $26.44 to $31.25 per hour. Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to skill set, level of relevant experience, and specific work location. Salary ranges for positions based in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.

Justworks offers a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy, including all of the perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team members, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks.

New York, New York (Hybrid)

Justworks is committed to maintaining a workplace where diversity of identity, culture, and life experience is the norm and is celebrated authentically and respected consistently. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.