Underwriting Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in New Jersey

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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Underwriter Assistant, E&S/Specialty (E-Risk Services - Rockaway, New Jersey)

  • Nationwide
  • Rockaway, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockaway, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of underwriting and pricing risks. Knowledge of company underwriting standards and philosophy....

Hybrid

Underwriting Manager

  • CNA Financial Corp.
  • Warren, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, NJ
  • 3 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: This Underwriting Manager position is part of the Underwriting Hub-a growing team designed to provide expanded underwriting capabilities for the organization....

Hybrid

Technical Underwriting Assistant (Reinsurance)

  • Everest Re Group
  • Warren, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Technical Underwriting Assistant (Reinsurance) Company: Everest Reinsurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Operations Job Description: About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management...

Hybrid

Senior Underwriter, C&F Stop Loss

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 5 days ago

What you will do: Demonstrate understanding and proper use of underwriting tools Apply underwriting rules, risk management principles and regulations to ensure compliance with all currently applicable...

Remote

eRisk/Cyber Underwriter

  • Crum & Forster
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities : Achieve underwriting production, profitability, and other financial targets for assigned brokers....

Remote

HELOC Underwriting Manager - Remote / Hybrid / In- Office - Paramus, NJ or Houston, TX

  • Longbridge Financial
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Job DescriptionThe HELOC Underwriting Manager is a newly created leadership role responsible for building and leading the Company's Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) underwriting department from inception...

Remote

VP, Contract HO Contract Surety Underwriting

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Contract Surety Home Office Underwriting Director will: Ensure consistency of underwriting standards across the regional offices and home office underwriting team....

Hybrid

Underwriting Assistant I

  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Renewal support including pre-underwriting review, quoting, system updates, data collection and any other non-core underwriting type duties as directed....

Hybrid

Ultra High Net Worth Underwriter

  • Berkley
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 12 days ago

personal lines....

Hybrid

Underwriting Assistant - GL and Excess - Remote

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Job Description The S&S Operations Underwriting Assistant will support the business strategies and activities of the underwriting departments at the Manager's directive....

Remote

Senior Personal Lines Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Selective Insurance Company of America
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 14 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....

Hybrid

Captives Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 17 days ago

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

Hybrid

Lead Underwriter - Environmental Casualty (Products Liability & Pollution) Manufacturing

  • Axis Capital Holdings LTD
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 18 days ago

This is a leadership role within a growing, specialist underwriting team responsible for combining general liability and pollution capabilities into a more integrated client solution....

Hybrid

Commercial Title Insurance Underwriting Assistant - Hybrid

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 days ago

First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriting Assistant to our growing team. FA sets the standard for excellence in the commercial real estate space....

Hybrid

Underwriter - Seneca Specialty Package NY Wholesale

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 22 days ago

Knowledge of commercial insurance products. What C&F will bring to you At C&F you will BELONG We value inclusivity and diversity....

Hybrid

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.3%
Master's Degree
14.8%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in New Jersey
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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