Personal Lines Underwriter

Personal Lines Underwriter – Bridge Specialty Group

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our growing team in Morristown, NJ. The role reports to a manager and operates at an advanced level of underwriting expertise, requiring minimal supervision. This role primarily involves evaluating both routine and complex risk scenarios to determine their acceptability on behalf of the carrier and often includes negotiating coverage terms and pricing.

• Review new business applications to confirm that information is appropriate to determine underwriting actions and when exceptions or opportunities for presentation of additional coverages exist.
• Appropriately determine opportunities to operate outside of standard carrier and/or agency criteria and coordinate negotiations to resolve.
• Recommend acceptance or declination of risks based on evaluation of application data and information gathered from broker and client.
• Review all risks for new and renewal business for any securities law practice exposure.
• Workflow includes creation and maintenance of reports, appeals, files, correspondence, or contacts as assigned.
• Recommend methods for promotion of policies or improvements to processes.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Great attention to detail.

Bridge Specialty Group creates a more seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche‑focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines. With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.

$33.65 – $38.46 Hourly

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Financial Benefits:
  
  ESPP; 401k;
  Student Loan Assistance;
  Tuition Reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness:
  Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services.
• Beyond Benefits:
  Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.