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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Jetzt bewerbenThe Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) was founded on June 30, 1866. Our first president considered HSB as “the first company in America devoted primarily to industrial safety.” “Hartford Standards” quickly became the specifications for boiler design, manufacture and maintenance.
HSB is a leader in equipment breakdown insurance, specialty coverages, inspection services, and engineering-based risk management for business, home and farm.
Location: Hybrid role; 3 days in-office at our Wayne, PA, USA location.
Purpose:
Provide support to Underwriting by qualifying accounts according to HSB guidelines. Research property locations for prior coverage and losses, assign occupancies to locations using established performance standards that are responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention and services goals. Focus on special handling and highly serviceable accounts (HAS), including hospitals, municipalities and colleges. Take inbound phone calls and communicating with brokers/agencies, customers and internal departments.
Functions:
- Qualifies accounts in accordance with HSB standards (guidelines) for New Business and Renewals. Research location information for prior coverage and loss history. Assigns occupancy codes and calculates the total insured value. Runs Account prep tool on all Statement of Values with 15 or more data lines. Provides necessary updates and information in systems as required and follows documented procedures and guidelines.
- Communicates with brokers/agencies, customers and internal field underwriters. Reviews and handle requests (i.e., researches and resolves issues, responds to inquiries, gathers additional information).
- Participates in projects as necessary.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required
- Experience in providing exceptional customer experience and handling customer escalations
- Experience with internet research
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent data entry, telephone and PC skills. Familiar with MS Office Suite
- Proficient in Excel with the ability to create, format, calculate and report
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving, analytical and presentation skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and ensure assignments are delivered on time
At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Hybrid roles are 3 days in-office at our Wayne, PA, USA location
We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:
- Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes spouse/domestic partner and children)
- Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)
- Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan)
- Short and Long Term Disability coverage
- Vision and dental insurance plans
In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:
- A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
- A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded
- Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries
- Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee
- A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost
- A hybrid environment that gives you a choice in where and how you get work done
- A corporately subsidized on-site cafeteria as well as a We Proudly Serve coffee shop
- An on-site complimentary workout facility as well as walking trails on campus grounds
- On-site wellness center complete with nurse practitioner
- Financial assistance for adoptions and infertility treatment
- Paid time off for eligible family care needs
- Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses
- Free parking
- A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
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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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