Commercial Lines - Associate Underwriter - New England

Johnson & Johnson; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Insurance in Burlington, MA is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team with account maintenance and related tasks. The role involves reviewing inspections, quoting and renewing accounts, and staying current with underwriting standards.

Ideal candidates have a 2-year degree and at least 2 years of experience in insurance or a related field. The position requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and willingness to travel as needed by the manager.

Qualifications

• Confidentiality
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Decision-Making
• Coordination
• Teamwork
• General Math Skills
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds and sit for long periods

Responsibilities

• Ordering, analyzing, and interpreting inspections on accounts written
• Navigating and understanding numerous company manuals
• Quoting, entering & binding Renewal accounts with New Business as tasked
• Contributes to organization effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and providing information and commentary
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering cooperation
• Maintains professional underwriting and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Adhere to Minimum Company service standards, going above and always striving to be better than the norm
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing various tasks as assigned
• Pursue education to enhance industry knowledge by completing
• Travel as deemed necessary by the Manager, to both agencies & companies
• Other duties as assigned

Education

2-year degree in General Business or related field

Job description

Description

Assist the Underwriting Team in account maintenance while learning various underwriting tasks necessary for advancement.

Job Responsibilities

• Ordering, analyzing, and interpreting inspections on accounts written
• Navigating and understanding numerous company manuals
• Quoting, entering & binding Renewal accounts with New Business as tasked
• Contributes to organization effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation
• Maintains professional underwriting and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Adhere to Minimum Company service standards, going above and always striving to be better than the norm
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing various tasks as they are assigned
• Pursue education to enhance industry knowledge by completing:
• Travel as deemed necessary by the Manager, to both agencies & companies
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience

• 2-year degree in General Business or related field, preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Insurance or related field preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Confidentiality
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Decision-Making
• Coordination
• Teamwork
• General Math Skills

Typical Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds; must be able to sit for long periods of time