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full-timeUnderwriting Assistant, Health
Justworks · New York, New York
Justworks operates as a professional employer organization that provides HR, payroll, benefits and compliance support to growing businesses. In the Health Insurance Underwriting Assistant internship, you will work alongside underwriters to review new customer applications and supporting documents, checking them against underwriting guidelines and flagging any missing or inaccurate information. Daily tasks include reconciling data, ensuring required paperwork is collected on time, acting as a point of contact for vendors and internal sales teams under leadership direction, and communicating status updates or additional needs to underwriters and other internal groups. You will apply logical thinking to define problems, gather data, and propose resolutions while maintaining strict attention to detail, ethical standards, and clear communication. The role suits candidates who are detail‑oriented, analytically minded, comfortable working with regulations, interested in health insurance or PEO environments, and who thrive in a supportive, entrepreneurial startup setting where learning from leaders and collaborating across teams is encouraged.
Who We Are At Justworks, you’ll enjoy 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. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people. We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you. We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team. Our Values If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. Who You Are You’re a quick learner and can deliver results in accordance with rules and regulations. You catch even the smallest of details and know what they mean for the bigger picture. You’re curious about working with a professional employer organization (PEO) and are confident in your ability to boost operations in this particular space. 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. Your Success Profile What You Will Work On 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 How You Will Do Your Work As a Health Insurance Underwriting Assistant, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following competencies: Detail-oriented - exercises extreme attention to detail; is thorough, accurate, organized, and productive and seeks to understand both the cause and effect of a situation. Ethical practice - the ability to integrate core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices. Clear communication - the ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding. Analytical - uses a logical reasoning process to break down and work through a situation or problem to arrive at an outcome. Good judgement - the exercise of critical thinking, analyzing and assessing problems and implications, identifying patterns, making connections of underlying issues, understanding risks and developing mitigation strategies, and taking ownership of the outcome. In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for: Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others. Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others. Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude. Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do. You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example. Simplicity - Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.” Qualifications 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CD1 Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and
| Role | Underwriting Assistant, Health |
|---|---|
| Company | Justworks |
| Location | New York, New York |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-30 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Underwriting Assistant, Health at Justworks: frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for this role?
- Justworks has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Underwriting Assistant, Health position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing gives New York, New York as the location and does not state a work mode.
- What is the application deadline?
- Justworks has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Underwriting Assistant, Health role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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