Underwriting Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

Underwriting Assistant jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in Newark, Parsippany, and Iselin, where major insurers and financial services firms anchor some of the most active hiring markets on the East Coast. Employers with long-standing New Jersey operations, including Prudential, Chubb, and Selective Insurance, regularly bring on underwriting assistants across commercial lines, property and casualty, and specialty risk. Openings range from entry-level support roles to experienced positions working alongside senior underwriters on complex accounts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerJencap
Top cityRed Bank, NJ
Cities hiring4
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Underwriting Assistant
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Underwriting Assistant
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Wayne, New Jersey
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Underwriting Assistant II
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Underwriting Assistant II
Everest Re Group
Warren, New Jersey
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$57k - $84k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Underwriting Assistant
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Underwriting Assistant
HUB International
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$60k - $65k/yr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Underwriting Assistant - Personal Lines
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Underwriting Assistant - Personal Lines
Jencap
Red Bank, New Jersey
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Bachelor's degree

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Underwriting Assistant - Binding & Programs
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Underwriting Assistant - Binding & Programs
Jencap
Red Bank, New Jersey
Audit
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Bachelor's degree

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Underwriting Assistant Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Red Bank
2 jobs
Wayne
1 job
Warren
1 job
Berkeley Heights
1 job

Underwriting Assistant Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Jencap2 open roles
Everest Re1 open role
HUB International1 open role

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in underwriting assistant jobs across New Jersey.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred by most employers
  • Proficiency in underwriting software platforms and policy management systems required
  • One or more years of experience in insurance operations or underwriting support preferred
  • Strong attention to detail when reviewing policy documents, applications, and endorsements
  • Familiarity with commercial lines, property and casualty, or specialty insurance products
  • Progress toward an industry designation such as CPCU or AU is considered a strong asset

Underwriting Assistant Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a underwriting assistant in New Jersey?

Most underwriting assistants in New Jersey enter the field with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related area. New Jersey does not require a state license for underwriting support roles, but many employers expect familiarity with insurance operations and encourage candidates to pursue designations through The Institutes, such as the Associate in Underwriting. Starting in an insurance operations or claims support role at a New Jersey carrier is a common path in.

Which companies hire underwriting assistants in New Jersey?

New Jersey underwriting assistant roles are posted by Jencap, Everest Re, and HUB International and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of insurance carriers and financial services firms in the Newark and Parsippany corridors makes it one of the more active states for underwriting support hiring year-round.

Which New Jersey cities have the most underwriting assistant jobs?

Red Bank, Wayne, and Warren account for the most underwriting assistant openings in New Jersey. Newark drives volume as the state's primary commercial and financial hub, while Parsippany and Iselin attract significant hiring because large insurers like Prudential, Chubb, and Selective Insurance maintain major operations in those suburban corridors, pulling regional underwriting teams with them.

Are there remote underwriting assistant jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, and they are more common than in many fields given the desk-based, document-driven nature of underwriting support work. About 100% of underwriting assistant openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the flexibility many carriers now offer their support staff. Policy review, data entry, and system processing tasks are the functions most likely to be performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a underwriting assistant in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for insurance operations coordinator or policy service representative roles at New Jersey carriers, which share core skills with underwriting support and frequently lead to internal moves into underwriting assistant positions. Large employers with operations in Newark and Parsippany often hire into rotational or training programs designed for recent graduates. Earning an introductory designation through The Institutes while in an adjacent role signals commitment and gives candidates a clear edge in the New Jersey market.

Where can I find and apply to underwriting assistant jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to underwriting assistant jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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