Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines

Responsibilities

• Develop the ability to perform risk selection and analysis by examining and evaluating documents such as application forms, inspections reports, financial reports, product brochures, company referral agreements, and other pertinent documents to determine the degree of risk, underwriting and market selection.
• Build relationships with agents through in-house placement of new business.
• Effectively communicate with agent or broker clients, company underwriters, internal staff and management to obtain additional information, quote rates, as well as servicing existing accounts.
• Connect with carrier underwriters to assist in learning coverage, guidelines, and technology.
• Maintain renewal book of business/premium as required.
• Address assigned workload within quality, productivity and service standards as established by the company/underwriting guidelines.
• Appropriate and timely response to questions posed by brokers, clients, underwriters and other company personnel.
• Special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of similar related job experience in the insurance industry.
• Functional knowledge of product offerings, insurance concepts, practices and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and drive for customer excellence.

Qualifications

This role will be an In-Office position.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Jencap offers a range of benefits and programs, based on eligibility, which currently include but are not limited to; comprehensive health care coverage, a 401k plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

Schedule

The position is an in-office role in our office in Red Bank, NJ.