Associate, Junior Underwriter

Job Requisition ID: 93213

Location Designation: Fully Remote 

 

 

** Two (2) openings are available for this role. **

 

Role Overview:  

A Junior Underwriter is responsible for:
• Rating and quoting new and existing small to medium size Business Travel Accident and Special Risk polices.
• Developing and nurturing existing internal and external relationships.
The ideal candidate will have communication skills, strong customer focus, and the ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.

 

What You’ll Do:  
• Underwriting: Rating and quoting new and existing Business Travel Accident and Special Risk policies.
• Client Meetings: Working with internal salespeople and account managers, meeting with key clients, brokers and MGUs to review their needs, providing updates on progress, and discussing new opportunities.
• Mid-Term Policy Changes: Handle all mid-term endorsements for their accounts (including, but not limited to, name changes, BORs, adding or deleting classes, and war risk trips).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure client needs are met.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve any client issues or concerns promptly and effectively.

 

What You’ll Bring:  
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.

• Need to be competent in Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Underwriting experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Accident and Health experience preferred.

 

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

 

Company Overview 

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. 

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. 

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it. 

 

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environme