Senior Inland Marine Underwriting Practices Analyst

Selective Insurance; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking a seasoned underwriting expert to lead guideline development and support across regions. You will analyze coverages, manage referrals for large accounts, and collaborate with the Practices team to improve profitability and risk controls.

You’ll build training content, monitor authority structures, and partner with sales, claims, and risk teams to ensure compliant, value-driven underwriting decisions in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Underwriting expertise and knowledge of LOB coverages, exposures, and guidelines.
• Balances strategic thinking with detail, uses data, sound judgment, and diverse perspectives.
• Builds productive relationships with internal and external partners while managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication; proficient in underwriting tools.

Responsibilities

• Guideline Creation: develop, document, and maintain underwriting guidelines; track changes.
• Authority Framework Support: maintain delegation framework; analyze authority utilization.
• Curriculum & Training Content Support: create LOB-specific training curricula and content.
• Underwriting Referrals: handle referrals; provide guidance on complex accounts.
• Portfolio Analysis & Trend Identification: analyze profitability and trends; support improvements.
• Coverage Research & Analysis: analyze forms and guidelines for coverage applications.
• Vendor & Tool Support: deploy and manage vendor tools; coordinate training.
• Compliance Support: assist with regulatory topics; provide analyses.
• Quality Assurance & Large Loss Reviews: participate in QA and Large Loss Reviews.
• Stakeholder Support: assist cross-functional initiatives with stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

College degree preferred

5+ years underwriting/insurance experience

3+ years LOB experience preferred

3+ years risk management/reinsurance/agency experience preferred

Job description

Selective Insurance is seeking a seasoned underwriting expert to lead guideline development and support across regions. You will analyze coverages, manage referrals for large accounts, and collaborate with the Practices team to improve profitability and risk controls.

You’ll build training content, monitor authority structures, and partner with sales, claims, and risk teams to ensure compliant, value-driven underwriting decisions in a dynamic market.