Commercial Underwriting Assistant

Swyfft • Morristown, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Core Programs is seeking an experienced Underwriting Assistant with 5+ years of commercial carrier experience to provide administrative support to the underwriting team. This role will support our renewal and new business underwriters. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with a great attitude, a sense of urgency, and a strong interest in building a career in the commercial insurance business. This is a remote-based position that requires candidates to live in New Jersey. Candidates will be expected to work from our Morristown, New Jersey office for onboarding, team meetings, and trainings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in the P&C, commercial or other insurance-related business necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to pick up on new systems and technology quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively using programs such as Slack & MS Teams.
• Comfortable sharing screens and video chatting.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Risk Management or equivalent insurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with agents via email or phone to address concerns, obtain needed information, or answer general inquiries.
• Create and manage the electronic file set up and file maintenance process for new and renewing policies.
• Collect required documentation and support the filing of surplus lines taxes and fees, when applicable, in accordance with state regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Ensure that applications are completed and endorsed properly for binding.
• Follow insurance rules and regulatory guidelines to issue Notices of Rescission, Non-Renewal, Notice of Cancellation, and Rescission via ODEN.
• Utilize our policy management system, IMS, to ensure timely follow-up on the daily completion of tasks such as inspections, NOC’s, etc.
• Issue certified letters and notices as needed using our direct mailing platform, LOB.
• Assist the team with general day-to-day underwriting responsibilities and participate in various special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Life & AD&D (Company Paid)
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and Child Life & AD&D
• Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit FSA, and Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with a generous matching contribution and no vesting schedule
• 20 days of PTO annually (prorated based on hire date)
• Company Paid Holidays and 2 “Choose Your Own Holidays”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree