Underwriting Trainee - Hamilton, NJ (Hybrid)
About The Position
Selective Insurance is hiring Underwriting Trainees for its New Jersey Region, based in the Hamilton, New Jersey office. The role is part of the Momentum Trainee program, a nine-month program that builds insurance expertise through classroom learning, business rotations, and on-the-job training. Training begins in July 2027 with eight weeks at Selective’s corporate headquarters in Branchville, New Jersey, after which trainees return to their regional offices. Upon completion of the program, trainees transition to full-time roles, including roles in Underwriting and other areas. In this role, the trainee learns to underwrite renewal business and administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations. The trainee reviews agents’ books of business, learns to provide service and guidance to agents, and supports more experienced underwriters while learning the business.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and peers.
- Sound, balanced, and timely decision-making skills.
- Valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing.
- Achieve AINS and AU insurance designations within 18 months of accepting the position.
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop proficiency in insurance theories and practices.
- Prepare detailed account reviews for presentation to the Corporate Line of Business Specialist and SBU staff.
- Develop expertise in analyzing customer needs, including coverage and Safety Management Services.
- Learn to negotiate price, coverage, and terms for renewals.
- Deliver and present renewal proposals to agency personnel with assigned underwriters and/or AMS.
- Build relationships with agents through agency visits, phone conversations, and written correspondence.
- Collaborate with underwriters, claims, and marketing to learn the business and its processes.
- Analyze and interpret underwriting information.
- Support AMS and renewal underwriters by analyzing data to determine coverage and line-of-business upsells.
- Travel to agents’ offices and attend Safety Management surveys, Premium Audit reviews, and Claim reviews as required.
- Participate in Corporate Group projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Incentive plan eligibility at all levels
- Comprehensive health care plans
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
- Paid time off plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
