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.