Selective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a strong history of financial performance. They are seeking an E&S Underwriting Technical Assistant to support the underwriting team by preparing renewal files, screening submissions, and communicating with agents to ensure efficient processing of policies and endorsements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare renewal files for underwriting, including collecting and analyzing updating exposure information utilizing available resources and document via underwriting summary report
- Perform initial screening of submissions preview for underwriter. Gather, analyze and evaluate risk exposure using available resources (e.g. application, survey reports, preliminary loss history evaluation, prometrix, itv 360, convr, risk meter, stormer systems / reports) and document results per Quality Assurance standards
- Using a minimum level of underwriting authority; apply knowledge of coverage forms, rating plans, underwriting appetite and guidelines in selection and pricing of individual risks within letter of authority and at the direction of the underwriter
- Determine appropriate solution for the agent and take necessary measure to obtain information needed to resolve inquires/transactions as quickly as possible including rating coverages or providing multiple quote revisions. Respond to all inquiries in a timely manner on coverage, agent questions and making policy adjustments based upon granted authority level. Maintain a suspense and follow-up system for outstanding underwriting items
- Provide guidance to internal and external customers regarding various underwriting information including the MUSIC automated systems. Effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Reinforce the ease of doing business with MUSIC by meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations and service quality on a consistent basis
- Process or assist in the processing of renewal policies, endorsements, manual policy issuance, handle BOR’s in accordance with established guidelines and process reports and/or correspondence as directed by manager or assigned underwriters
- Act as a liaison for the underwriting team with Brokerage processing and operations in order to affectively have policies bound and issued and endorsements processed. Assist in the processing of policies, endorsements, cancellations, reinstatements, reports, correspondence under the direction of assigned underwriters
Skills
- Demonstrate proficiency in the usage of all supplied desktop tools; including the automated underwriting system and email
- Display confidence and a willingness to take ownership of a request or problem
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to see the big picture while responding to changing conditions
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-3 years of Commercial Lines experience
- Insurance Institute of America (IIA) Certification
Benefits
- A competitive base salary
- Incentive plan eligibility at all levels
- Comprehensive health care plans
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
- 20 days of paid time off
Company Overview
At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.selective.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Selective Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2026, 45 in 2025, 32 in 2024, 43 in 2023, 30 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 25 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.