Excess & Surplus Associate Underwriter – Hybrid Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 PTO Days (Entry Level)

7% 401(k) Company Match

Hybrid work environment

Training and development opportunities

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Performance-based bonuses

College Loan Assistance Support Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group in Jersey City, NJ (also Newark, NJ; Cheshire, CT; Kansas City, MO) is seeking an Associate Underwriter, starting June 1, 2027. This hybrid role works from the office Monday–Wednesday with remote options Thursday–Friday, offering an entry‑level path with growth in the insurance industry.

You will evaluate risk, set pricing, document decisions, and negotiate underwriting outcomes; build strong agency and internal relationships; support reporting and special projects; and

Qualifications

• Four‑year college degree or equivalent applicable experience.
• Equivalent applicable insurance industry experience (4 years).
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, leadership, professionalism, organization, and time management.

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.
• Communicate and negotiate underwriting and pricing decisions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document decisions in line with business unit practices and regulatory standards.
• Build effective relationships with assigned agency personnel and internal staff.
• Act with urgency on inquiries and 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.

Job description

IAT Insurance Group in Jersey City, NJ (also Newark, NJ; Cheshire, CT; Kansas City, MO) is seeking an Associate Underwriter, starting June 1, 2027. This hybrid role works from the office Monday–Wednesday with remote options Thursday–Friday, offering an entry‑level path with growth in the insurance industry.

You will evaluate risk, set pricing, document decisions, and negotiate underwriting outcomes; build strong agency and internal relationships; support reporting and special projects; and