Associate Underwriter, Excess & Surplus — Hybrid Growth

IAT Insurance Group; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

401k match

Hybrid work

Training programs

Healthcare

Performance bonuses

Student loan assistance

Educational assistance

Mentorship

Dress for your day

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join the Excess and Surplus team in one of several office locations, including Newark, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Cheshire, CT, or Kansas City, MO. This entry‑level opportunity supports growth in underwriting with a hybrid work model—office Mon-Wed and optional remote Thu-Fri.

The role involves evaluating risk, pricing, and documenting decisions, building relationships with agencies, and driving new business while maintaining strong customer

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or 4 years of applicable insurance industry experience.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate information to determine risk acceptability, price, and document decisions in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
• Make appropriate decisions based on evaluation of information.
• Effectively communicate and negotiate underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes and ensure understanding of company direction.
• Document decisions in accordance with business unit best practices and regulatory standards.
• Build effective working relationships with assigned agency personnel as well as internal company staff.
• Act with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.
• Provide unmatched customer service.
• Drive new business opportunities to assigned agents.
• Manage small territory with mentor oversight.
• Assist with various reporting and project needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in insurance

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join the Excess and Surplus team in one of several office locations, including Newark, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Cheshire, CT, or Kansas City, MO. This entry‑level opportunity supports growth in underwriting with a hybrid work model—office Mon-Wed and optional remote Thu-Fri.

The role involves evaluating risk, pricing, and documenting decisions, building relationships with agencies, and driving new business while maintaining strong customer