Overview
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Predominantly remote position with travel to the Edison, NJ office for the first of training and one week per quarter.
Position Summary
The Underwriter develops and fosters positive, professional relationships with the company's agency partners, as well as achieves company growth and profitability objectives. The underwriter is expected to exhibit a medium level of technical expertise, while exercising sound judgment, and delivering consistent results.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of company underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, enhancements, rating plans, and workflow
- Determines the acceptability of commercial lines package and umbrella policies based on company underwriting guidelines
- Uses underwriting information such as inspection reports, claims history, and commercial applications to make appropriate underwriting decisions
- Determines appropriate premium levels and coverages for commercial package and umbrella policies based on filed rates and individual risk characteristics
- Maintains strong business relationships with assigned agencies, including agency travel and agency management responsibilities
- Meets or exceeds all company service standards for underwriting and processing commercial lines applications, endorsements, renewal policies, and new business policies
- Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum of 4 years commercial multi-line and / or package underwriting experience required; workers compensation and casualty experience preferredExcellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 requiredCompleted or in process of completing a professional designation such as CPCU, CIC, ARM, AU preferredExperience with ImageRight preferredSkills :
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills requiredStrong organizational and time management skills requiredProficient negotiation and analytical skills requiredDemonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making as per company underwriting guidelines and philosophyThe salary range for this role is $74,600 - $154,600 . The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is one component of GNY's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Finance and SalesIndustries
InsuranceJ-18808-Ljbffr