Underwriting Assistant

At Novacore, we’re entering an exciting new chapter. Novacore is the newly formed specialty insurance entity created from the April 2025 sale of NSM Insurance Group’s U.S. commercial division. While we carry forward a 35-year legacy of deep industry expertise, we’re transforming what commercial insurance can be. The name Novacore reflects our ambition — nova for new and brilliant, core for strength and purpose. We’re building something bold and meaningful, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission.

With more than $1.3 billion in premium across 15+ specialty insurance programs, we’re transforming the commercial insurance experience — delivering exceptional value to our agent partners and customers through smarter, faster and more collaborative ways of doing business. We specialize in tailored Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance solutions for niche industries, powered by advanced analytics, modern technology and a commitment to innovation at every level. Backed by strong leadership and a fresh vision, we’re bringing together the best of our past with bold new ideas to shape the future of specialty insurance.

With a renewed focus, Novacore is positioned to grow and expand through strategic mergers and acquisitions — and to lead the way in the commercial insurance space.

But it’s not just about what we do — it’s about how we do it, and who we do it with. Named a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace based on employee feedback, Novacore is a place where people come to thrive. From day one, you’ll experience strong mentorship, hands-on learning and a clear path for upward mobility. You’ll grow your skills, expand your expertise and become even more exceptional — because when you succeed, we all do.

Our team isn’t just talented — they’re supernovas: bold thinkers, problem solvers and catalysts for real change in the insurance industry. Take your career to the next level with a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

Join Novacore and shine bright — your next stellar chapter starts here.

The Underwriting Assistant (UA) will coordinate with agency marketing representatives responding to inquiries regarding service and procedure questions. In addition, the UA will work in a team environment to meet service priorities and due dates, while providing reports, data, and other needed information to the management team.

**This is a hybrid opportunity, 2-3 days onsite at the Conshohocken, PA Home Office**

• Evaluate accounts to determine initial acceptability within the underwriting appetite.
• Review submissions for completeness and accuracy; make requests for information.
• Bind and issue policies in accordance with stated underwriting authority.
• Support a book of new and renewal business, consisting of various accounts to achieve written premium and loss ratio objectives.
• Provide reports to management as needed and requested.
• Attend client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Risk Management & Insurance majors a plus.
• Minimum 1-3 years of commercial lines insurance experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to service and maintain strong relationships with agents and Underwriters.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates teamwork capabilities.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications.