Underwriting Assoc

Morristown, NJ

OneBeacon Insurance Group

OneBeacon uniquely blends a 170 year history and strong financial backing with
an opportunistic and fast-paced culture. Our ?think like owners? mindset is
reinforced through true pay for performance featuring an ESOP, incentive plans
and competitive pay and benefits. You?ll find that we?re an entrepreneurial
company that just happens to be in the insurance industry.

OneBeacon Insurance Group offers a range of specialty and segmented commercial
and personal insurance products sold primarily through select independent
agents. As one of the oldest property and casualty insurers in the United
States, OneBeacon traces its roots to 1831 and the Potomac Fire Insurance
Company. Today, OneBeacon?s specialty insurance products are available
countrywide, and commercial and personal lines are offered in select geographic
territories. OneBeacon?s corporate headquarters is in Canton, Massachusetts. The
Company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ?OB?.

We currently have an opening for an Underwriting Associate to join our
Commercial Lines Middle Market team in New Jersey.

This job provides complex technical services and support for the Property &
Inland Marine Underwriter in the New Jersey branch. Contributes to team and
branch goals as set forth by management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Reviews and handles new and renewal business within a delegated authority.
Gathers and analyzes underwriting data, refers risks exceeding delegated
authority with recommendations for action to underwriter. Reviews all agent
entered/bound new business submissions for completeness and accuracy of
submission.
2. Develops and analyzes underwriting information, including loss data,
preparing recommendations for underwriting action. Reviews and analyzes loss
control reports and recommendations within a delegated authority.
Gathers and analyzes portfolio management information identifying trends with
recommendations for action.
3. Demonstrates understanding of, and can articulate OneBeacon underwriting
appetite and policies and is able to answer basic coverage and pricing
questions. Is able to effectively cover underwriting desks as needed, in absence
of underwriters.
4. Develops excellent working relationships with staff of assigned agencies.
Handles all agent special service requests.

Requirements:
Broad knowledge of corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrated proficiency
with copier, facsimile, phone, and computer software including current Windows
operating system, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and other data entry and
spreadsheet applications and programs. Must be able to communicate effectively
and professionally with company personnel and customers, and exhibit technical
competence and good judgment. Ability to work independently and as a team.

Education and Experience Preferred:
5+ years of insurance carrier experience. Bachelor?s degree preferred but not
required.