Personal Lines Assistant Underwriter

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

New England Excess Exchange is seeking a Personal Lines Assistant Underwriter to join our growing team in Barre, VT.

The Assistant Underwriter reviews applications, inspections, and other pertinent information to evaluate, classify, and rate risks for insurance.

How You Will Contribute:

• Examines such documents as applications, supplemental questionnaires, inspection reports, and loss runs to determine degree of risk from factors including but not limited to loss history, condition of property, and valuation.

• Work with Binding Authority Underwriters when underwriting new and renewal risks, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are complete, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings where applicable are made, and taxes are paid according to appropriate state laws.

• Frequently coordinate and correspond with other internal and external departments via phone, mail, and email to respond to questions, investigate and resolve issues, and follow up on outstanding items.

• Assist in the training of other personnel as directed, not limited to instructing and training processors and assistants, review indications, quotes, binders, submissions, and policies for completeness and accuracy.

• Ensure all correspondence and requests are documented and attached to the appropriate file in the appropriate system(s).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Working towards or holds valid P&C license. (Preferred)

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• Minimum education required High School Diploma or GED.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

• Exceptional telephone demeanor.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• 1 – 2 years' experience in a similar position.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an insurance or accounting related discipline. (Preferred)

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Pay Range

$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• 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. 

The Power To Be Yourself  

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”.