Remote Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Lines

Selective Insurance; Branchville (NJ); Remote; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Technical Assistant to support the underwriting team remotely. The role involves processing renewals under $25,000, reviewing risk information, and assisting with billing and policy adjustments.

You will interact with internal and external customers and ensure adherence to underwriting standards. The position emphasizes reliable communication, proficiency with underwriting systems, and ability to handle moderate complexity tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of Commercial Lines experience.
• IIA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and process renewal policies less than $25,000, applying coverage forms and rating plans.
• Perform initial screening of renewal preview for underwriter.
• Assign underwriter renewal accounts as status "underwriter exception" based on criteria.
• Respond to inquiries on coverage, billing questions and policy adjustments.
• Provide guidance on underwriting information to internal and external customers.
• Analyze and process Workers Compensation notices for all States in region.
• Process renewal policies, endorsements, and reports under assigned underwriters.
• Handle billing inquiries and develop payment plans per guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Underwriting systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IIA Certification preferred

Tools

Automated underwriting system

Job description

Selective Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Technical Assistant to support the underwriting team remotely. The role involves processing renewals under $25,000, reviewing risk information, and assisting with billing and policy adjustments.

You will interact with internal and external customers and ensure adherence to underwriting standards. The position emphasizes reliable communication, proficiency with underwriting systems, and ability to handle moderate complexity tasks under supervision.