Underwriter-NJ

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintain a strong working knowledge of company underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, enhancements, rating plans, and workflow
• Determine 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 decision
• Determine appropriate premium levels and coverages for commercial package and umbrella policies based on filed rates and individual risk characteristics
• Responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with assigned agencies, which will include agency travel and agency management responsibilities
• Meet or exceed 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.