Underwriting Assistant

Gornitzky GNY

Underwriting Assistant supporting Underwriters by preparing and servicing accounts. Reviewing applications and providing customer service to facilitate business processing in Edison, NJ.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeEdison • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,700 - $83,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in underwriting support tasks, including preparation and servicing of accounts, risk analysis, and customer service. Familiarity with underwriting systems and tools such as AS/400 and Guidewire is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting SupportRisk AnalysisCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceProficient in Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Underwriting File PreparationApplication ReviewPolicy Rating and IssuanceQuotation PreparationData Confirmation

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AS/400ImageRightGuidewireMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Underwriting AssistantNew and Renewal AccountsInspection RequirementsRisk Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Guidewire

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Underwriters by performing a variety of tasks including the preparation and servicing of new and renewal accounts
Set up underwriting files and applications by obtaining required documents and updating appropriate systems
Review applications for accuracy and completeness
Provide timely and professional customer service to agents
Conduct research and run reports for initial risk analysis
Track inspection requirements and recommendation status
Rate and Issue new and renewal policies and endorsements
Prepare quotations, binders or polices at the direction of the Underwriters
Communicate with all levels of employees to confirm or obtain data needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred
Some administrative experience required
Experience as an Underwriting Assistant preferred
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
Experience with AS/400 and/or ImageRight preferred
Experience with Guidewire preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Annual discretionary bonus based on performance