Production Aviation Underwriting Specialist

IAT Insurance Group; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Training & development

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Educational assistance

Mentorship program

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group's Aviation team seeks an Aviation Underwriting Specialist. The role may be based in multiple U.S. locations including Jersey City, NJ, with potential for remote work for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include evaluating files, determining premiums, and ensuring accuracy across documentation, contracts, and exposure analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in commercial insurance or equivalent risk mgmt experience.
• Strong math aptitude and ability to apply loss development concepts.
• Ability to analyze contracts, coverage features, and pricing strategies.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review underwriting files to accept new business or renewals within authority.
• Verify documents to ensure accuracy and minimize exposure using external data.
• Determine account premium levels within approved plans and authority.
• Read and interpret contracts to guide internal stakeholders.
• Provide coverage clarification to the Claims Department based on experience.
• Market to agencies to achieve new business flow.
• Assess agency activity and communicate company positions during visits.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Aviation underwriting

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance or related field

Job description

Aviation underwriting experience.

Underwriting Specialist

IAT Insurance Group's Aviation team has an immediate opening for an Aviation Underwriting Specialist. This position may be based in Scottsdale, AZ; Anaheim, CA; Pasadena, CA; Alpharetta, GA; Naperville, IL; Rolling Meadows, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Newark, NJ; Williamsville, NY; or Plano, TX. For the right candidate, remote work will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze underwriting files, using judgment and experience as primary criteria, to accept new business or continue renewals within established authority level.
• Review and analyze all documents within or associated with the underwriting file to establish accuracy in identification and minimizing the risk of exposure, utilizing change requests, claim information, loss control, and outside databases to identify changes in exposure to risk.
• Review, evaluate, and determine account premium levels using sound judgment consistent with established company premium modification plans within authority limits.
• Read, evaluate, and interpret contracts and policies to determine exposures providing guidance and clarification to others consistent with experience.
• Provide clarification and verification of coverage to the Claims Department consistent with experience.
• Market to assigned agencies to achieve acceptable new business flow.
• Assess agency activity; provide clarification to agency personnel about the company’s position in annual visits to assigned agencies consistent with experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelors’ degree, with at least 5 years relevant experience in commercial Insurance or equivalent
• Equivalent is defined as having at least 9 years of risk management experience.
• Must possess the ability to appropriately apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts to achieve optimal pricing of a risk.
• Must be able to creatively utilize coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance on individual risks to achieve company objectives.
• Requires strong math aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills.
• Must possess knowledge of various computer programs, internet-based programs, and PC literate in the use of spreadsheets.
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

Prefer To Have

• Aviation underwriting experience.
• Aviation commercial general liability experience and a deep understanding of exposure within this space.
• CAIP, CPCU, ARM, or AU industry designations.
• INS21, 22, and 23 or equivalent is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and participate in E‑Verify.

Our Culture

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family‑owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S.

Insurance Answers Together

We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT, we’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Like

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance‑based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

Compensation

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $58,900 – $153,200. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance‑based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit‑sharing opportunities, and more.

To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits