Underwriter

$42,500 - $83,000/Yr

Arthur J. Gallagher - Brewster, NY

posted 6 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Brewster, NY
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

At Risk Placement Services, we are 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. As an Underwriter, you will step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. This role allows you to unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow. In this position, you will underwrite individual insurance applications to cover property and casualty, adhering to guidelines set for the issuance of policies on a standard or substandard basis. You will be responsible for determining whether to accept, modify, or decline a risk through the evaluation of the property's value, location, usage, safety features, and other pertinent information. Frequent contact with the field will be necessary to gather information on which to base and defend your underwriting decisions. Importantly, this role does not have any assigned production goals, allowing you to focus on the quality of your work. Additionally, you may provide support to the Senior Underwriter in servicing and managing accounts, contributing to the overall success of the team.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite individual insurance applications for property and casualty coverage.
  • Evaluate the property's value, location, usage, and safety features to determine risk acceptance.
  • Gather information from the field to support underwriting decisions.
  • Support the Senior Underwriter in servicing and managing accounts.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

  • Detail oriented
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

  • Medical/dental/vision plans starting 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
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program for health and wellness
  • Charitable matching gift program
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