Personal Lines Underwriter

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH - Specialty Insurance Organization

Location: Plainview, NY, Montvale, NJ, or Mt. Laurel, NJ preferred; remote considered. Must have a client portfolio that includes the Northeast, specifically NJ, NY, PA, VA, MA, and the broader New England territory.

Compensation : Competitive compensation based on experience

Employee Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match


• Paid time off and holiday pay


• Wellness incentive program


• Education assistance


• Goal setting and coaching


• Internal growth opportunities


• Collaborative work environment


• State-of-the-art technology


• Community/philanthropy opportunities

Position Overview

Join a highly respected specialty insurance organization known for exceptional employee retention, collaborative leadership, hybrid flexibility, innovative technology, and a family-oriented culture. The company maintains an average employee tenure exceeding ten years and offers meaningful career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of personal lines underwriting experience


• Must have a client portfolio that includes Northeast, specifically NJ, NY, PA, VA, MA, and the broader New England territory.


• MGA or wholesale background required


• No retail agency, carrier, or MGU backgrounds


• Active insurance license required


• Strong underwriting and relationship management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and underwrite submissions


• Analyze risk exposures and pricing


• Develop agency relationships


• Provide underwriting expertise and service

Employees are recognized as individuals rather than numbers. Leadership maintains a highly accessible, team-oriented environment emphasizing professionalism, service, innovation, respect, initiative, and teamwork. Hybrid scheduling and work-life balance are supported while maintaining high performance expectations.

Additional Information: Caliper assessment required