Underwriting Technician - Hybrid

New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM) was founded in 1913 by a group of manufacturers seeking to provide cost-effective, safety conscious and financially secure workers' compensation insurance for their workers. From inception the Company has operated as a mutual, with a focus on the needs of its policyholders.
Today, NJM Insurance Group, is a leading mid-sized U.S. property and casualty insurance company with 90 consecutive years of A+ financial strength ratings by AM BEST. Due to exceptional employee experience, NJM has been included on the latest Forbes List of Best Employers in New Jersey for the fourth year in a row. The NJM reputation for being a top provider of outstanding customer service was reaffirmed by the most recent J.D. Power Auto Insurance Claims Survey.
Over the last five years, the Company has focused on a strategic plan that calls for it to become a regional property & casualty insurer and has transitioned away from its affinity-based membership model. To that end, the Company has added an independent agency model for new lines of middle and large commercial and has more than doubled its product offerings. NJM now offers its various products to businesses across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Delaware, and Connecticut.
NJM’s Commercial Lines department conducts business for policyholders and preferred agencies within the Mid-Atlantic region, specifically NJ, PA, NY, MD, DE, CT. Products include Commercial Auto, G/L, Workers Comp, BOP, Excess/Umbrella, and Package. The Commercial Lines function encompasses Underwriting, Sales, Operations, Premium Audit, Product Management, Product Development, Loss Prevention and Business Process Unit.
For the benefit of NJM’s Commercial Lines policyholders, the underwriting technician is responsible for policy transactions such as but not limited to new and renewal policy rating, issuance, and mid-term changes. To also supplement the Commercial Customer Contact Center by handling customer inquiries. Work must be completed within the department’s established guidelines for time and quality of work.
The schedule for this position is 3 days in our West Trenton office and 2 days at home once in person training is complete. There is no fully remote option.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential functions of this job are listed below in order of priority. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential duties. Regular and predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge, skills & abilities, experience, minimum & desired education, certification and/or license requirements.
Verify accuracy and completeness of information necessary to process transactions
Process transactions such as mid-term changes and issue new business and renewal policies
Act on any specific renewal activities or instructions
Review incoming policy specification inquiries and/or Renewal Questionnaires and recognize changes that need to be addressed and/or referred
Manage all work assignments and plan for date sensitive activities in advance of taking PTO
When unsure of how to handle a particular situation, seek advice and guidance from supervisor or other senior staff
May handle certificate requests from customers in a timely fashion. If the certificates require more attention, they are to be sent to Supervisor or other senior staff for advice and guidance
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
Strong communications skills (verbal, written and active listening)
Ability to multi-task and to deal with interruptions and able to regain focus on task at hand
Proficiency in computer usage, accurate data entry, Microsoft office suite and business-related software
Ability to collaborate with co-workers
Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.
NJM reserves the right at any time to amend, add or delete any aspect of the job description for this position based on business needs.
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.
Pay Range: $46,950-$54,546
Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.