What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines E&S position at Johnson & Johnson, Inc.?
Assist the Underwriting Team in account maintenance while learning various underwriting tasks necessary for advancement.
Job Responsibilities:
• Ordering, analyzing, and interpreting inspections on accounts written • Navigating and understanding numerous company manuals • Processing policy audits.
• Quoting, entering & binding Renewal accounts with New Business as tasked
• Contributes to organization effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation
• Maintains professional underwriting and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Adhere to Minimum Company service standards, going above and always striving to be better than the norm
• Assist with creating and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for the department processes and training team members
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing various tasks as they are assigned
• Pursue education to enhance industry knowledge by completing:
• AICPCU courses: Program in General Insurance (INS); Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) and Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)
• Travel as deemed necessary by the Manager, to both agencies & companies
• Other duties as assigned
Education and Work Experience:
• 2-year degree in General Business or related field, preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Insurance or related field preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
• Confidentiality
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Decision-Making
• Coordination
• Teamwork
• General Math Skills
Typical Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds; must be able to sit for long periods of time