What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Underwriter (Personal and Commercial Lines) position at Simon Agency?
Job Summary
Simon Agency is seeking personal lines and commercial lines underwriters.
In-person, at office in Garden City, NY or office in New York City
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
**Please DO NOT APPLY if you're a Mortgage/Loan Underwriter**
Requirements
The ideal candidate is able to communicate effectively (orally and written) and wants to explore a career in the insurance industry. He/she has market knowledge, enjoys networking, talking to people over the phone, building long term relationships and is interested in learning about the different insurance carriers we represent.
Responsibilities
- Market and negotiate with brokers and carriers
- Help brokers write new business for their clients
- Examine and evaluate documents, applications, reports, etc.
- Solve problems, resolve conflicts and collaborate effectively with teams
- Obtain quotes/rates & explain company underwriting policies offerings
- Service existing accounts and present proposals
- Determine risk and market selection for renewals as well as new business
- Bind risks within authority and broker risks beyond authority
- Prepare submissions for rating and handling by the support staff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000