Underwriting Jobs in Hackettstown, NJ

An Underwriter in the insurance industry is responsible for assessing risk and eligibility of potential clients. They play a key role by examining insurance applications and determining whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. Insurance underwriters use software to help analyze information and make decisions. They are essentially the ones who decide if an insurance company should take on a potential policyholder and how much premium to charge for taking on risk. This decision is made based on the potential client's risk profile, which is evaluated using technical data and statistical models.

Important skills for an insurance Underwriter include analytical skills, decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and good judgment. They must be able to process complex information and make sound decisions. To increase their competency and credibility in the industry, Underwriters can pursue professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (ACU), or Associate in Personal Insurance (API). Prior to becoming an underwriter, individuals may have roles such as Insurance Agent, Claims Adjuster, or Risk Analyst. These roles provide valuable exposure and experience in the field of insurance which can be helpful in understanding the fundamentals of risk evaluation.

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of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions....

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred Level Funded medical underwriting experience strongly preferred....

Northeast Region-Middle Market Underwriting Technician

  • Franklin, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Franklin, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: Middle Market Underwriting Technicians are responsible for supporting the various underwriting functions in partnership with assigned underwriters....

Senior Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Construction

  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Everest Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units, with wholesale-exclusivity for various products within the Construction, Energy, Environmental, Real...

Underwriting Assistant - Remote

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Validate data entry into underwriting workbooks and systems, such as auto classification, GL classification, schedule of underlying, and losses....

Remote Work

Middle Market Underwriter (Property & Casualty

  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Wholesale Management Liability Underwriter - Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

As an Underwriter on the Wholesale Management Liability Team at Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford, your primary role will be to underwrite and actively pursue new business, underwrite and maintain...

Senior Underwriter - Inland Marine

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests to process any necessary changes to the policy....

Underwriter/Senior Underwriter-Professional Liability

  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

experience; preference for A&E and/or MPL. * CPCU and/or RPLU preferred but not required. * Experience underwriting primary admitted business. * Strong leadership, management, and training skills....

Senior Underwriter

  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (17 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (17 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

The candidate must be able to work effectively and collaborate with a team of underwriters, underwriting associates, operations, claims and loss control personnel worldwide....

Senior Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Newton, NJ (13 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newton, NJ (13 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

Underwriter

  • Newton, NJ (13 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newton, NJ (13 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

Underwriting Specialist (Hybrid)

  • Newton, NJ (13 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newton, NJ (13 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

Associate Underwriter Trainee -E&S Property- July 2025 (Morristown, NJ/Hybrid)

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

What YOU will do: In this position you will be responsible to perform all pre-quote work required by underwriting....

Senior Production Underwriter-Property & Inland Marine Division

  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Hackettstown, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Hackettstown, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Hackettstown, NJ
None
40.0%
2-4 years
26.7%
1-2 years
20.0%
4-6 years
10.0%
6-8 years
3.3%


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