Junior Underwriter (Commercial Insurance)
One80 Intermediaries•New York, NY
•$21 - $31
About The Position
As a Junior Underwriter, you will learn the underwriting process and gain practical experience under the guidance of experienced professionals. You will become familiar with underwriting guidelines, review commercial insurance applications, gather and evaluate information, and assist with risk assessment. You may also help develop insurance policies and products and communicate with agents, brokers, and clients to clarify information. The role involves ongoing learning about industry trends, regulatory changes, and underwriting techniques.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of commercial lines insurance industry experience within an agency or brokerage.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in assessing risk.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn the company’s underwriting guidelines, policies, and criteria for assessing risk.
- Review insurance applications, verify information, and evaluate potential risks.
- Collect and analyze information about applicants, risk factors, and other relevant matters.
- Assist experienced underwriters in evaluating the risk associated with insuring clients or businesses.
- Assist with developing insurance policies and products for specific markets or industries.
- Communicate with insurance agents, brokers, and clients to obtain information and clarify questions about underwriting.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and underwriting techniques.
Benefits
- Medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- 401(k).
- Student loan assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free mental health and enhanced advocacy services.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Preferred partner discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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