Underwriter

Acrisure•Islandia, NY

5d•$80,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

All About Acrisure Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more. Acrisure employs over 17,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and have grown from $38 million to $4.3 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win. Job Summary: Are you ready to have an exciting career with a growing company? Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is looking for an Underwriter. This role will work directly with multiple of our carrier partners to shop, approve the risk, and underwrite new and renewal policies. You will partner with our agents and carrier to find the best product to meet the end customer’s needs.

Requirements

Prior experience with Commercial Underwriting.
Prior experience with a carrier or MGA highly preferred.
Highly organized
Excellent time management
Teamwork because you will be working with multiple people with the Commercial Specialty department including senior management and Underwriting Assistants across multiple offices.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Risk Management & Insurance. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
Property & Casualty required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with a carrier or MGA highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of the company’s strategic direction and plan, including goals and objectives to achieve profit and growth.
Review insurance policy submissions and determine ability to underwrite, underwrite and price new and renewal business, and present quotes to the agent.
Develop strong customer service skills (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products).
Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
Approve risk based on company and carrier specifications.
Shop policies between carrier to find the best coverage.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Industry Leading Healthcare
Savings and Investments
Charitable Giving Programs
Offering hybrid work option
Opportunities for Growth
Parental Leave
Generous time away
Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.