Personal Lines - JJ Select Associate Underwriter

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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.