Underwriter, Albany

This position is involved in the review and appraisal of applications for insurance placement, utilizing knowledge and independent judgment to determine eligibility of risks. Essential duties include reviewing applications, evaluating risk experience, and preparing quotations for agents.

Requirements

• Producer's License
• 3+ years of insurance experience
• Prior exposure to insurance underwriting type activities
• Basic familiarity with computers
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details
• Resourceful and controlled assertive behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Technical knowledge of insurance coverage forms and their application to exposure
• Knowledge of departmental regulations and policies
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted underwriting practices
• Strong interpersonal skills working with Staff and Company Underwriters
• Experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures

Benefits

• Paid Time Off Days
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 100% Single Employer Paid Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Various Voluntary Benefits
• Wellness Program Including Mental Health Support and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)