Commercial Lines Underwriter Assistant

Merchants Insurance Group; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive pay scale

Generous paid time off

Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision,

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Merchants Insurance Group in Melville, NY is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant for a hybrid work schedule. You will support policy ratings, pricing, and underwriting workflow, coordinating with agents and the underwriting team.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1+ year insurance experience, and solid communication skills. Prior rating knowledge and ImageRight experience are pluses; benefits include healthcare, 401(k) and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years' work experience in an Insurance Company or Agency.
• Prior experience in insurance rating and knowledge of insurance terms.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Computer experience including Microsoft Word experience.
• ImageRight knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries from agents regarding policy ratings and billing status.
• Updates rating information, verifies policy information, and works with the underwriting team to meet service standards and company goals.
• Reviews loss control surveys to verify policy exposures for proper rating.
• Assists in the achievement of commercial lines loss ratio objectives for the assigned territory.
• Assists in the achievement of commercial lines production goals for the assigned territory.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Insurance terms

Insurance rating

Microsoft Word

ImageRight knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

ImageRight

Job description

Melville, New York

Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant

Hybrid Work Schedule

Merchants Insurance Group Is Rated A- (Excellent) With a Stable Outlook By A.M. Best And Is Consistently Recognized As a Top Employer And High-performing Organization. Recent Honors Include

• 2026 Big I of NY Outstanding Carrier Partner - Carrier of the Year honor
• Best Places to Work in Western New York (Buffalo Business First, 2023-2026)
• Fast Track Company (2019-2025) and Top Private Company (2019-2025)
• Ward's 50® top-performing property-casualty insurer (2021-2024)
• Ivans Spark Award for Innovation (2024-2025)
• Named to Newsweek and Statista’s America’s Most Reliable Companies list (2025), ranked among the top 300 of 1,500 B2B organizations evaluated

We offer a hybrid work schedule, requiring two full days per week in the office and flexibility to work remotely or in office the remaining days. This model supports collaboration while providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries from agents regarding policy ratings and billing status.
• Updates rating information, verifies policy information, and works with the underwriting team to meet service standards and company goals.
• Reviews loss control surveys to verify policy exposures for proper rating.
• Assists in the achievement of commercial lines loss ratio objectives for the assigned territory.
• Assists in the achievement of commercial lines production goals for the assigned territory.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 1 plus years' work experience in an Insurance Company or Agency.
• Prior experience in insurance rating and knowledge of insurance terms.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Computer experience including Microsoft Word experience.
• ImageRight knowledge is a plus.

Merchants Insurance Group Pay Information

Merchants Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale. The estimated salary for this role ranges from $25.00 - $35.00 hourly based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component and a comprehensive benefits package. This range is merely an estimate; actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Merchants Insurance Group Benefits

• Welcoming and positive work environment.
• Colleague Appreciation Events.
• Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours.
• Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require two full days per week in the office with the option to work the remaining days per week at home or in the office.
• Competitive pay scale.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars.
• Outstanding company bonus program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

And many more exciting company benefits!!

Merchants Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Merchants Insurance Group supports a safe workplace through pre-employment background screenings.