INSURANCE UNDERWRITER - BARBER SHOPS & SALONS

Focus On Freelance; Lakehurst (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry seeks an experienced Insurance Underwriter for their Specialty Program focused on Excess & Surplus Commercial Lines. The role involves evaluating risks for various businesses, including personal grooming services, and offers remote work flexibility. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of underwriting experience. The company provides a supportive work culture with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) plans

Employee stock purchase plans

Medical and dependent care plans

Employee assistance programs

Retirement benefits

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of underwriting experience in Excess, Umbrella, Surplus Lines, or Commercial Insurance.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or Associate in Commercial Underwriting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk and select submissions for Specialty Program.
• Communicate underwriting appetite and strategies to agents.
• Develop and maintain agency relationships.

Skills

Risk Evaluation

Underwriting

Communication

Relationship Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration

Job description

Insurance Underwriter - Specialty Program (Excess & Surplus Commercial Lines)

Industry leader seeks an experienced Underwriter to evaluate risk, select, and price submissions for the Specialty Program focusing on Excess & Surplus Commercial Lines, including Personal Grooming Services such as Barber Shops, Hair Tanning, Nail Salons, Massage Parlors, etc.

Position Details:

• Remote work from home is possible.
• Underwrite individual risk selection for Barber Shop & Salon businesses.
• Serve as a resource to subordinate underwriting levels, other departments, and agents.
• Communicate underwriting appetite and strategies to agents.
• Develop new agency relationships and maintain existing ones.
• Assist management with form development and enhancement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of underwriting experience in Excess, Umbrella, Surplus Lines, or Commercial Insurance.
• Professional designations such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Associate in Commercial Underwriting are preferred.

Join our people-oriented work culture offering comprehensive benefits including 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase plans, medical and dependent care plans, employee assistance programs, retirement benefits, vacation policies, flexible schedules, and education assistance.

For more details, contact Greg Foss at [phone] ext 270 or submit your resume online or via email to the provided addresses. Please reference #39412CA225 in your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or marital status. We accommodate individuals with disabilities and religious beliefs.