Selective Insurance · 1 day ago
Large Account Underwriter
Branchville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$79K/yr - $109K/yr
1+ years expSelective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a long history of strong financial performance. The Large Account Underwriter is responsible for underwriting, pricing, and servicing large accounts while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Underwrite and process large account renewal policies with supervision and within a letter of authority from the Underwriting Manager. Gather, analyze, and evaluate risk exposure through appropriate risk documentation. Apply knowledge and understanding of coverage forms, rating plans and guidelines in the selection and pricing of individual risks. Ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, accuracy of information and adherence to company underwriting standards and philosophy
Respond to agents' inquiries on coverage and adjust policy information based upon prescribed authority
Work within specified authority level to quote, accept, decline, modify and renew risks within account assignment in accordance with accepted underwriting guidelines. Partner with Large Account Specialists, Agents, team members and other departments to grow and maintain a profitable book of business
Effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite at the individual account and portfolio level to internal and external customers. Reinforce the ease of doing business with Selective by meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations and service quality on a consistent basis
Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers, peers and management. Partner with Large Account Specialist to conduct Agency and customer visits across a broad regional geography. Communicate openly and in a timely fashion. Work diligently to achieve individual and team goals
Conduct continuous profit and growth analysis as assigned. Monitor premium retention with the use of electronic reporting tools. Increase renewal premium by cross-selling additional coverage, products or value-added services
Participate in projects and initiatives as assigned
Identify and participate in ongoing learning related to underwriting, company products and services
Must have a valid license and be able to drive an automobile to support company travel within territory. Car travel represents less than 10% of employee’s time
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
Possesses basic underwriting technical skills and knowledge of company products and underwriting guidelines
Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions
Ability to multi-task and manage workflows to meet production and service expectations
Ability to develop and establish effective relationships with internal and external customers/peers
Strong commitment to professional development through on-the-job learning, self-study and training
Proficiency in use of all supplied desktop tools, including the automated underwriting and email systems
Must have valid state-issued driver's license in good standing
Minimum of 1 year of commercial underwriting experience required
Preferred
College degree preferred
AU, AINS or other insurance coursework preferred
Benefits
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
Selective Insurance
At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Selective Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (45)
2024 (32)
2023 (43)
2022 (30)
2021 (29)
2020 (25)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John Marchioni
President and CEO
Patrick S. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-02-03
2025-12-09
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