Personal Lines Underwriter

Jimcor Agencies; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Retirement plan with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Education assistance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jimcor Agencies is seeking an experienced insurance underwriter in the New York area. The role involves learning the personal lines landscape, underwriting under supervision for a select agent group, and rating policies within program guidelines.

The position requires a valid Producer’s License and at least 3 years of insurance experience, with strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. A hybrid work schedule with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Producer’s License.
• 3 or more years of insurance experience is required.
• Experience in standard underwriting practices is strongly preferred.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and computer skills are required.
• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation are required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance coverage forms and their application to exposure is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable Insurance Department regulations and policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within instructions and standard underwriting practices.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop an understanding of the personal lines marketplace.
• Under supervision, analyze and underwrite new business for a select group of agents and senior underwriters.
• Rate policies efficiently, accurately, and within guidelines of the available programs.
• Address inquiries from agents, policyholders, or prospects.
• Evaluate policies for renewal consideration and recommend price or coverage adjustments based on prior policy experience.
• Participate in phone and email marketing communication of our products and services to clients.
• Develop relationships with existing clients and establish new relationships.
• Attend on-site marketing visits with underwriting team.
• Handle follow-ups as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Insurance knowledge

Job description

• Learn and develop an understanding of the personal lines marketplace.
• Under supervision, analyze and underwrite new business for a select group of agents and senior underwriters.
• Rate policies efficiently, accurately, and within the guidelines of the available program(s)
• Promptly address inquiries from agents, policyholder, or prospects.
• Evaluate policies for renewal consideration and recommend appropriate price or coverage adjustments based on prior policy experience.
• Participate in phone and email marketing communication of our products and services to our clients.
• Develop relationships with our existing clients as well as establish new relationships
• Attend on-site marketing visits with underwriting team
• Handle Follow-Ups as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn and develop an understanding of the personal lines marketplace.
• Under supervision, analyze and underwrite new business for a select group of agents and senior underwriters.
• Rate policies efficiently, accurately, and within the guidelines of the available program(s)
• Promptly address inquiries from agents, policyholder, or prospects.
• Evaluate policies for renewal consideration and recommend appropriate price or coverage adjustments based on prior policy experience.
• Participate in phone and email marketing communication of our products and services to our clients.
• Develop relationships with our existing clients as well as establish new relationships
• Attend on-site marketing visits with underwriting team
• Handle Follow-Ups as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have a valid Producer’s License.
• 3 or more years of insurance experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures is strongly preferred.
• Must possess effective communication, negotiation, and computer skills.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and detail orientation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance coverage forms and their application to exposure strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable Insurance Department regulations and policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted underwriting practices is required.
• Insurance Industry designations are preferred.

Employees Enjoy

• We offer a total compensation package which includes salary ($50k-65k) plus a full comprehensive benefits package. Package includes Paid Time Off Days, Paid Holidays, Hybrid Work Schedule, Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 100% Single Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Education Assistance, Various Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Program Including Mental Health Support and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and More.

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