Underwriter Job at Gallagher, Whippany, NJ

MVVNakxFT2pDOUZ4dEtpSDZkUEpSbG1kaWc9PQ==
  • Gallagher
  • Whippany, NJ

Job Description



At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team – we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

How you'll make an impact

Underwrites individual insurance applications to cover property and casualty with guidelines set for the issuance of policies on a standard or substandard basis. Determines whether to accept, modify or decline a risk through evaluation of the property's value, location, usage, and safety features, and other information pertinent to the decision. Has frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions. Does not have any assigned Production goals. May provide support to Underwriter Senior in servicing and management of accounts.

About You

Required: Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

Behaviors: Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills

#LI-TW1

#LI-Remote

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
  • Life and accident insurance
  • 401(K) and Roth options
  • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

  • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
  • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Live out, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

RISE Modern Wellness

Wellness Coach Job at RISE Modern Wellness

Join Our Team as a Wellness Coach! Are you passionate about helping others achieve their health and wellness goals? At RISE Modern Wellness , located 14555 W. Lake Houston Parkway, were on a mission to inspire healthier lifestyles and empower individuals to thrive....

IT Concepts, Inc

Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administrator Job at IT Concepts, Inc

 ...customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team. IT Concepts, Inc. (ITC) seeks an experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) System Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in... 

Transn IOL Technology Co., Ltd

Part-time English Translators for Novels Job at Transn IOL Technology Co., Ltd

Transn now has many large-scale online novels and our Chinese-English translation project is in progress, covering various themes such as Qihuan, Xuanhuan, Wuxia, Xianxia and so on. The current project has a word scale of over 50 million Chinese characters, and will last... 

The Building People

Senior Building Controls Technician Job at The Building People

 ...for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! The Building...  ...has a position open for a full-time Senior Building Controls Technician to provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement... 

VetsEZ

Technical Recruiter (Remote Opportunity) Job at VetsEZ

 ...VetsEZ is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Technical Recruiter to join our team. You will play a critical role in driving growth by identifying and recruiting top talent for our expanding organization. This position requires a proactive, creative approach to building...