Associate Underwriter, Excess & Surplus – Hybrid Growth

IAT Insurance Group; Cheshire (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 PTO Days (Entry Level)

7% 401(k) Company Match and additional

Hybrid work environment

Numerous training and development

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Opportunity to earn performance-based

College Loan Assistance Support Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group’s Excess and Surplus unit seeks an Associate Underwriter to start June 1, 2027 in Cheshire, CT or other listed offices. This entry‑level opportunity is ideal for someone starting in insurance or an experienced professional seeking growth, with a hybrid schedule (in office Mon–Wed, remote Thu–Fri).

You will assess risk, set pricing, document decisions, and negotiate with agents while building strong internal relationships.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4 years of applicable insurance industry experience.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk acceptability, pricing and document decisions.
• Make decisions based on information evaluation.
• Communicate underwriting and pricing decisions effectively.
• Document decisions per guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Build relationships with agency personnel and internal staff.
• Act with urgency on inquiries/requests.
• Provide unmatched customer service.
• Drive new business opportunities to assigned agents.
• Manage small territory with mentor oversight.
• Assist with reporting and project needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4 years of insurance industry experience

Job description

IAT Insurance Group’s Excess and Surplus unit seeks an Associate Underwriter to start June 1, 2027 in Cheshire, CT or other listed offices. This entry‑level opportunity is ideal for someone starting in insurance or an experienced professional seeking growth, with a hybrid schedule (in office Mon–Wed, remote Thu–Fri).

You will assess risk, set pricing, document decisions, and negotiate with agents while building strong internal relationships.