Associate Underwriter (Excess & Surplus – Excess Casualty)

IAT Insurance Group•Jersey City, NJ

46d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Raise your hand if you’re naturally curious and enjoy learning about different industries and how their businesses operate. We get that. In fact, this Associate Underwriter role might be the perfect career launch to keep you learning, analyzing, and growing. This position is part of our extensive Associate Underwriter Program, a structured and immersive experience designed to build a strong foundation in the field. Through this program, hires gain exposure to all angles of the underwriting profession and are equipped to apply analytical skills in evaluating business risk from an insurance standpoint. Building a strong career foundation is imperative to professional growth – that’s why our Associate Underwriter program is designed to provide hires with the skills needed for a rewarding future in Underwriting. Associate Underwriters will be mentored by a designated coach to learn about the company, and the part they’ll play in making IAT successful. The Excess and Surplus Business Unit at IAT Insurance Group has an opening for an Associate Underwriter that can start June 1st of 2027 in one of the below listed IAT office locations: Jersey City, New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, Cheshire, Connecticut, Kansas City, Missouri. This is a great entry-level career opportunity and/or a great position for someone with several years of industry experience who wants to continue to learn and grow in the insurance industry. Please note, IAT works on a hybrid schedule, working from the office Monday through Wednesday with the option of working remotely Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

A four-year college degree or equivalent applicable experience (We will consider May 2027 graduates)
Equivalent applicable experience is defined as 4 years of applicable insurance industry experience.
The desire and ability to travel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrated leadership, professionalism, organization, and time management.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

Responsibilities

Evaluating information to determine risk acceptability, price, and document decisions in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
Making appropriate decisions based on evaluation of information.
Effectively communicating and negotiating underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes and ensure understanding of company direction.
Documenting decisions in accordance with business unit best practices and regulatory standards.
Building effective working relationships with assigned agency personnel as well as internal company staff.
Acting with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.
Providing unmatched customer service.
Driving new business opportunities to assigned agents.
Manage small territory with mentor oversight
Assist with various reporting and project needs
Performs other duties as assigned.