International Sr. Underwriter, Northeast Position Overview
Sr. Underwriter is responsible for underwriting foreign casualty and property accounts. She/he/they works with brokers to develop new business opportunities, then develops marketable rates and coverages based on the account needs and market conditions. This position is responsible for an underwriting territory covering assigned region/ zone and requires the availability to travel to or within the region/ zone for marketing and underwriting meetings.
This position is a remote position, and the ideal candidate will be situated in the Northeast or Southeast region.
Please Note to be considered for this position, you must be currently located in the Northeast United States, ideal candidate is in NJ/NY. This role is open to remote work. If your location is commutable distance to N2G headquarters in Jersey City, NJ you will be considered a hybrid employee. This Position Is Responsible For
- Profitably producing and underwriting insurance business within the level of authority.
- Negotiating pricing and conditions with brokers, in line with underwriting guidelines
- Liaising with brokers, clients, and carriers as needed and providing superior customer service to brokers and clients
- Assisting others in their function by providing information, backup and other support as required by the nature of the business
- Acting as the primary contact for medium / large size clients
- Participating in the definition of business strategies and budget forecasts by providing information on underwriting trends / results as needed
- Ensuring that underwriting data is accurate, complete and entered into the core management system promptly.
- Complying with all applicable policies and procedures relevant to data entry and to the underwriting function.
- Attending meetings with brokers and clients and taking an active role in putting forward new ideas to meet needs
- Bachelor’s degree, or on the job experience
- Preferred majors: risk management and insurance, economics, business, finance, accounting, mathematics
- A minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience underwriting at a Property and Casualty carrier
- Sound knowledge of insurance with specific reference to lines of business underwritten
- Knowledge of the insurance market both at national and international level.
- Availability to travel
- Self\-motivated, self\-confident; able to work as part of a team and on his/her own initiative.
- Calm, flexible and organized approach to meet business needs.
- Able to prioritize workload and coordinate the work of others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of independently tracking and completing multiple requests in a dynamic, international environment
- Strong computer technical acumen with expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience and relationships with Foreign brokers
- Bi\-lingual is a plus
Experience And Skill Requirements
Position Salary and Benefits
The annual salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $165,000 depending on actual experience, skillset, and location. In addition to base salary, full\-time N2G employees are also eligible for bonus potential. N2G offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, flexible discretionary time off, sick, maternity and parental leave plan, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, short term and long\-term disability, direct deposit, and employee assistance program.
Please Note to be considered for this position, you must be currently located in the Northeast United States, ideal candidate is in NJ/NY. This role is open to remote work. If your location is commutable distance to N2G headquarters in Jersey City, NJ you will be considered a hybrid employee.