Underwriter Associate - GenStar

Gen Re; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Underwriter Associate, where you'll embark on an enriching journey through a renowned training program. This role offers the chance to develop essential underwriting skills while working closely with a supportive team. You'll gain hands-on experience in client relationship management and technical underwriting, providing you with the tools needed to excel in the evolving insurance landscape. With opportunities for networking and travel, this position is perfect for enthusiastic self-starters eager to make a significant impact in the E&S marketplace.

Qualifications

• Prior intern or professional experience is desirable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn underwriting and marketing functions through training.
• Develop client relationships and enhance understanding of the insurance industry.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Player

Self-Starter

Education

Intern Experience

Professional Experience

Job description

Role Description

The Underwriter Associate will join our industry-recognized training program, learning how to navigate a wide array of underwriting and marketing functions, gaining knowledge and competence in both client relationship management and technical underwriting skills. With the support of their team, manager, and mentor, the Underwriter Associate will develop key underwriting skills, including using both proprietary tools and external resources to analyze, evaluate, and set terms and pricing for complex exposures. The Underwriter Associate will also network corporately, leveraging the company’s substantial resources to provide a best-in-class response to our valued clients.

Through both classroom and on-the-job experiences, our Associates progress toward the Underwriter role with opportunities to work on live accounts, develop their own client relationships, and enhance their understanding of the insurance industry overall and how GenStar continues to meet the evolving needs of the E&S marketplace. Each of our offices serves a multi-state region of the country, with opportunities to travel for client visits, industry networking events, and educational seminars.

Role Qualifications and Experience

• Prior intern experience and/or professional experience desirable
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic team player / self-starter

Salary Range

$63,000 - $106,000 USD

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries across the US and is subject to many factors including, but not limited to, credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills, and/or training.