Associate Insurance Underwriter: Risk & Coverage Specialist

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice in Santa Fe is seeking an Associate Insurance Underwriter to analyze insurance applications and determine eligibility for coverage while supporting policy development for state agencies.

The role requires knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting experience, Excel proficiency, and NM Producer licensure; you will work with risk management systems and brokers to place coverage for pollution, heavy equipment, boilers, and rail facilities.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of insurance principles required.
• Experience in commercial underwriting required.
• Experience with commercial construction preferred.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Competent with Excel and other software programs.
• Knowledge of NM Tort Claim Act required.
• Licensed NM Insurance Producer License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and determine eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Place coverage and interact with brokers.
• Work with risk management information system to manage data.
• Collaborate with contract brokers in pollution, heavy equipment, boilers, and NM Rail Runner.

Skills

Insurance principles

Commercial underwriting

Analytical and decision-making

Excel and software

NM Tort Claim Act

NM Insurance Producer License

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Risk management information system

Job description

New Mexico Department of Justice in Santa Fe is seeking an Associate Insurance Underwriter to analyze insurance applications and determine eligibility for coverage while supporting policy development for state agencies.

The role requires knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting experience, Excel proficiency, and NM Producer licensure; you will work with risk management systems and brokers to place coverage for pollution, heavy equipment, boilers, and rail facilities.