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Greater New York Insurance Companies ยท 2 days ago

Senior Underwriter - NYC

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$79K/yr - $165K/yr
date7+ years exp

Greater New York Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Underwriter who will develop and maintain professional relationships with agency partners while achieving growth and profitability objectives. The role requires a high level of technical expertise and involves reviewing various underwriting factors, making underwriting decisions, and training junior underwriters.

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Responsibilities

Review loss experience, insurance to value, loss control reports, in additional to other relevant risk factors
Develops and maintain a strong working knowledge of company underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, enhancements, rating plans, and workflow
Determine the acceptability of commercial lines package, auto, worker compensation and umbrella policies based on company underwriting guidelines
Uses underwriting information such as inspection reports, claims history, and commercial applications to make appropriate underwriting decisions
Determine appropriate premium levels and coverages for commercial package and umbrella policies based on filed rates and individual risk characteristics
Responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with assigned agencies, which will include agency travel and agency management responsibilities
Meet or exceed all company service standards for underwriting and processing commercial lines applications, endorsements, renewal policies, and new business policies
Train and mentor underwriters
Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required

Qualification

Commercial multi-line underwritingWorkers compensation experienceCPCU certificationMicrosoft 365 proficiencyImageRight experienceAnalytical skillsSound judgmentVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementNegotiation skillsDecision making

Required

Bachelor's degree required
7 or more years commercial multi-line and/or package underwriting experience required
Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft 365
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Strong organizational and time management skills required
Proficient negotiation and analytical skills required
Demonstrated ability to exhibit sound judgment and decision making as per company underwriting guidelines and philosophy

Preferred

Workers compensation and casualty experience preferred
Completed or in process of completing a Professional Designation such as CPCU, CIC, ARM preferred
Experience with ImageRight preferred

Benefits

Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance

Company

Greater New York Insurance Companies

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Greater New York Insurance Companies are leading providers of middle market property and casualty insurance focusing on commercial real estate, including condominiums, co-op apartment buildings, office buildings, restaurants, light manufacturing, and other small to mid-size commercial establishments.
dateFounded in 1914
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.gny.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Greater New York Insurance Companies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Chris McNulty
EVP, CFO & Treasurer
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