Junior Underwriter

One80 • Hackensack, NJ

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About The Position

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated Junior Underwriter to support the evaluation of new and renewal programs across designated lines of business. This role is responsible for developing and recommending terms that include coverage, policy forms, conditions, pricing, and participation structure. The ideal candidate will balance sound risk assessment with our profit and growth goals to help strengthen our position in the marketplace. Your Impact: Analyze prospective risks and propose benefits, policy forms, terms & conditions, rates and splits that will reasonably achieve targeted profit and are marketable. Recommend declination only when unable to devise a scenario that will reasonably achieve targeted profit and remain marketable Answer questions, provide direction and make decisions on issues that arise on a day-to-day basis related to assigned accounts, applying analytical and problem-solving skills, common sense, creativity, and the ability to persuade Present your position or point of view to prospects, clients, brokers, carriers, coworkers, or others in a fashion that is cogent and convincing, both orally and written Analyze active risks and propose renewal terms that will reasonably achieve targeted profit and are marketable. Recommend non-renewal only when unable to devise a scenario that will reasonably achieve targeted profit and remain marketable Provide your clients, carriers and coworkers with timely and accurate information on your prospects’ and clients’ programs Work with senior underwriters to ensure that all programs you underwrite are compliant with the carrier’s requirements and regulatory requirements Successful Candidate Will Have: Bachelor’s degree or underwriting experience Strong math or financial skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with senior leadership, carriers, regulators, and external partners Occasional travel may be required Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, learn quickly, and drive accountability across vendors and teammates About Us: One80 Intermediaries is part of Arrowhead Intermediaries, a global insurance distribution platform that offers deep specialization, scale, and innovation across wholesale brokerage, program administration, and specialty insurance. With more than 7,000 professionals worldwide and a collective portfolio exceeding $18 billion in premium placed in 2024, our combined organization delivers a diverse trading platform for insurance carriers as well as expanded access and niche solutions for brokers and customers navigating complex and hard-to-place risks. The platform combines entrepreneurial culture with operational excellence to deliver tailored solutions and long-term value across the insurance ecosystem. For more information, please visit one80.com or if you have any questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]. Pay Range: - The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role. One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about working at One80 Intermediaries by visiting our careers page: www.one80.com/careers. Personal information submitted by California applicants in response to a job posting is subject to One80's California Job Applicant Privacy Notice . One80 Intermediaries has joined Brown & Brown, and teams at both companies are growing. One80 Intermediaries offers exclusive programs and in-house binding authority for property & casualty, financial lines, personal lines, life insurance, medical stop loss risks, travel/accident and health, executive benefits, affinity business and warranty coverage. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates-not employees, and leaders-not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”-never “me.” While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission-always doing what is best for our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or underwriting experience
• Strong math or financial skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with senior leadership, carriers, regulators, and external partners
• Occasional travel may be required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, learn quickly, and drive accountability across vendors and teammates

Responsibilities

• Analyze prospective risks and propose benefits, policy forms, terms & conditions, rates and splits that will reasonably achieve targeted profit and are marketable.
• Recommend declination only when unable to devise a scenario that will reasonably achieve targeted profit and remain marketable
• Answer questions, provide direction and make decisions on issues that arise on a day-to-day basis related to assigned accounts, applying analytical and problem-solving skills, common sense, creativity, and the ability to persuade
• Present your position or point of view to prospects, clients, brokers, carriers, coworkers, or others in a fashion that is cogent and convincing, both orally and written
• Analyze active risks and propose renewal terms that will reasonably achieve targeted profit and are marketable.
• Recommend non-renewal only when unable to devise a scenario that will reasonably achieve targeted profit and remain marketable
• Provide your clients, carriers and coworkers with timely and accurate information on your prospects’ and clients’ programs
• Work with senior underwriters to ensure that all programs you underwrite are compliant with the carrier’s requirements and regulatory requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level