Personal Lines - JJ Select Associate Underwriter

Description

Position Overview:

This position supports the JJ Select underwriting team by performing essential processing, quoting, and administrative tasks for high-value personal lines business. This role ensures accuracy and efficiency in post-bind activities, contributes to underwriting workflows, and develops foundational technical and carrier knowledge.

Open to all J&J office locations

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 plus bonus & commission

Job Responsibilities:

• Process renewals, endorsements, and quote revisions with accuracy and within service standards.

• Review guidelines, loss runs, and inspection reports to determine acceptability with department carriers.

• Assist with underwriting file documentation.

• Use systems such as Utopia, SIRIS, and MARS to release, edit, and maintain accurate quotes.

• Navigate multiple carrier portals to obtain billing details, declarations, guidelines, and supporting documents.

• Learn and apply guidelines for key carriers including Berkshire, Scottsdale, AIG, Chubb, Beazley, and non-authority markets.

• Understand submission requirements, authority levels, and rating differences across carriers.

• Work closely with Underwriters and Senior Underwriters to support timely issuance and service delivery.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute feedback related to process or service improvements.

• Handle incoming calls with supervision and progressively manage inquiries independently.

• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail in all underwriting tasks.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Successfully obtain and maintain a valid producer’s license in your state of residence.

Education and Work Experience:

• 1 year or less insurance experience, underwriting experience preferred.

o AND an RMI degree or CPCU, or PLCS, or CPIW preferred

• OR 1 to 3 years of experience in P&C Underwriting or related field preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle difficult situations while maintaining composure

• Dedicated & Hard Working

• Creative and Innovative

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, make quick decisions and be flexible in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to coordinate travel arrangements when necessary

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Capacity to analyze information and general math skills

• Research skills

• Attention to detail

• Computer experience a must, MS Word & Excel experience required

• Minimum 40wpm typing speed

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Interest in selling products and services based on customer needs

• Ability to clearly and effectively present (both written and verbal) to external business partners, management and internal business partners.

• Strong negotiation skills

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional stooping, and reaching; May require lifting-up to 25 pounds; requires normal range of vision and hearing with or without accommodations.