Underwriter/Broker

Arthur J Gallagher - Fair Lawn, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Fair Lawn, NJ

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team - we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist Underwriter/Broker Senior in servicing and operational management of accounts.
• Underwrites, services, and manages assigned accounts.
• Has Production and Service goals assigned and is measured on attainment of both.
• Underwrites individual insurance applications to cover property and casualty with guidelines set for the issuance of policies on a standard or substandard basis.
• Determines whether to accept, modify or decline a risk through evaluation of the property's value, location, usage, and safety features, and other information pertinent to the decision.
• Has frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Originality and ingenuity in assignments.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program