Underwriter (Life) jobs in Newark, NJ

Underwriter (Life) reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Morristown, NJ OTHER
  • Company Details

     

    Berkley One exists to insure and protect the lifestyles of a modern generation of affluence. We seek clients that are sophisticated individuals and families who require world-class risk and claims management customized to their needs, a team of select expert independent agents and innovative digital tools to keep it simple and easy. We’ll blend our partners, products and capabilities with all that is Berkley, generating a modern solution for the customers we serve.

     

    Our culture is one of innovation, creativity and teamwork. Our team is highly motivated, passionate about our business, and deeply experienced in developing and delivering product and service solutions in the personal insurance marketplace.

     

    The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

    Responsibilities

    We have an opportunity for an Underwriter to join our Berkley One team! You will be responsible for transactional underwriting and functions associated with underwriting risks on behalf of our high net worth clients.

     

    We have a welcoming culture valuing our employees – we trademarked the phrase Everything Counts, Everyone Matters® to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!   

     

    Key functions include but are not limited to:

    • In our rapidly growing environment, new business is the focus of the underwriter’s day at Berkley One. You will use your excellent experience and decision-making skills to seek the most profitable business.
    • Protect our portfolio by collaborating with risk management to identify and recommend solutions that ultimately make the risk better than when it started
    • Innovate with the team and larger organization to effect the changes you want to see whether it be in the day to day or larger organization priorities
    • Partner with a designated group of agents with focus on individuals and creating Berkley One champions by building strong relationships, coaching on new business solutions, and taking time to understand what’s most important to the agent and client
    • Consult and help agents understand our appetite and apply that knowledge to risk selection
    • Utilize our cutting-edge technology tools that help you monitor the quality of your book of business and use the knowledge in your individual decisions
    • Collaborate with Distribution and Marketing colleagues to co-create plans that drive the business

     

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
    • 5-7 years of high net worth personal lines underwriting experience
    • Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of customers, both insureds and their agents alike
    • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, a communication style flexible to the situation, and able to communicate clearly and with a purpose
    • A strong sense of accountability and ownership
    • Natural curiosity, a love of learning how things work and always on the lookout for innovative improvements
    • Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products
    • Calm under pressure; you have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks; you are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
    • A strong customer service bias
    • Ability to travel as needed, including overnight travel

    Additional Company Details

    We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

    Sponsorship Details

    Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
  • 1 Month Ago

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Production Underwriter
  • Careers at MEMIC
  • Newark, NJ FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a Production Underwriter to help us continue to grow our Middle Market book of business in New Jersey. This is a remote position with regular travel throughout the territory. The Mi...
  • 23 Days Ago

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E&S Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Morristown, NJ OTHER
  • Company Details Berkley One exists to insure and protect the lifestyles of a modern generation of affluence. We seek clients that are sophisticated individuals and families who require world-class ris...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Underwriter- Sr. Underwriter, Large Property
  • N2G
  • Jersey, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Underwriter/ Sr Underwriter- Large Property N2G Worldwide is a joint venture created by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (Nationwide), one of the largest insurance and financial services companies ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Experienced Life Insurance Agent
  • Security National Life Insurance Company
  • Jersey, NJ CONTRACTOR
  • *This offer is only intended for licensed life insurance agents with final expense experience.WHO ARE WE?Security National Family of Companies is billion-dollar( ) company that is publicly traded (SNF...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Life insurance agent
  • Security National Life Insurance Company
  • Jersey, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Security National Life ( SNL ) announces the new Loyalty Sales Division. The Loyalty Sales division offers "Loyalty Family Support Plan , " a Funeral Advocate offered in combination with the company’s...
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Insurance Underwriter
  • Tower Auto Mall
  • New York, NY
  • We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automotive Insurance Underwriter to join our team. As an Automotive Underwr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Underwriter - MCA
  • Blackbridge Investment Group (BIG)
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description We are a rapidly growing Fintech company (Alternative Funding). We are seeking candidate...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Underwriting Assistant
  • Brown & Brown, Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MCA Underwriter
  • CFG Merchant Solutions
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description CFG Merchant Solutions, LLC (CFGMS) is a rapidly growing finance company that provides w...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Underwriter or Underwriter
  • Swiss Re
  • New York, NY
  • About the Team: Results and profit oriented underwriting in domestic E&S Property market with strong emphasis on Nat Cat...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Lines Insurance Underwriter
  • Joseph Chiarello & Co Inc
  • Summit, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a commercial lines account executive to manage small and middle market co...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Underwriter
  • Social Capital Resources
  • New York, NY
  • Commercial Bank in Midtown, Manhattan is looking for a permanent Underwriter to join their growing team! Responsibilitie...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Underwriter, Sr remote position
  • Indotronix International Corporation
  • White Plains, NY
  • Job Title: Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associate Alternate locations: Remote Opportunity; White Plains, NY (New York) Durat...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...
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Income Estimation for Underwriter (Life) jobs
$59,273 to $73,653
Newark, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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