Associate Underwriter, North

McNeil & Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans including dental, vision

401k with generous matching

PTO 20 days per year

12 paid holidays + 2 volunteer days

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave up to 10 weeks

Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Re

Backup Child and Elder Care

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. Arch Capital Group Ltd. invites recent graduates to join the Early Careers Program, an underwriting track designed to launch a high-performing career with a world-wide insurer.

The one-year program offers specialized training and positions associates for advancement and professional certifications. As an Associate Underwriter, you will receive on-the-job training in your line of business, join a hybrid team, and help brokers with marketing, pricing, exposure analysis,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Market Arch products and services to wholesale and retail brokers.
• Underwrite and price products with financial analysis.
• Perform exposure analysis.
• Review and rate policy contracts.
• Review claims.
• Bind new and renewal accounts per underwriting policy.
• Serve brokers and customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player / leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance & Risk Management / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Position Summary

This position is intended for a candidate seeking growth opportunity in a dynamic organization. The Associate Underwriter will join a specific business unit, as assigned, and will receive ongoing on-the-job training in their line of business. The Associate also will be part of the company’s Early Career Program. The Early Career Program Underwriting Track is a one-year training program geared toward ambitious college graduates looking to launch a high-performing career in underwriting with a world-wide insurance leader. During the one-year program, associates receive specialized training that can position them for career advancement and valuable industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Arch products and services to wholesale and retail brokers
• Underwriting and pricing products, including: Financial analysis
• Exposure analysis
• Policy contract review and rating
• Claims review
• Binding new and renewal accounts according to our underwriting philosophy and strategy
• Servicing our brokers and customers

Education & Required Skills

• Recently completed a Bachelor’ Degree in Insurance & Risk Management, Business, Liberal Arts, Communications, Psychology, Finance, or relevant degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical, with keen ability to think through issues.
• Proactive; able to organize and prioritize to meet multiple demands and commitments.
• Strong work ethic; team player; exhibits leadership potential.

Location & Work Arrangement

The Early Careers Program (ECP) begins Summer 2027. A new hire for this role would start between January - June 2027. This position is classified as a hybrid position. You will work 3 days onsite and 2 days from home. For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible. 70,000-75,000 Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care
• and more

14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc. Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based specialty insurer that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. With a 20+-year track record of delivering results and a coveted position on the S&P 500 index, Arch is a great place to grow your career.