Associate Underwriter

Merchants Insurance Group is a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast, seeking an Associate Underwriter for their Corporate Central Operations team in Buffalo, New York. The role focuses on developing knowledge in Commercial Lines Underwriting and Insurance Operations while contributing to the team's success through collaboration with agents and other team members. Responsibilities Develop knowledge of Commercial Lines Underwriting. This includes Underwriting guidelines, product coverages, pricing tools, state regulatory requirements, rating and processing systems, etc Complete formal industry training including Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS), AU, AINS and other AICPCU courses as directed by management in alignment with career development opportunities Cultivating solid relationships with Agents and internal staff while working towards achieving the most optimal outcomes for Merchants and our policyholders Reviews accounts beyond individual authority with the Regional Underwriting Manager or Supervisor and recommends a course of action Achieve commercial lines regional production goals and loss ratio objectives for assigned territory Skills College degree or equivalent work experience Up to 3 years Property and Casualty insurance experience Some knowledge and training in underwriting commercial lines accounts Organizational, time management and attention to detail Excellent communication and customer service skills Computer experience including Microsoft Word experience Insurance related course work preferred ImageRight knowledge is a plus Benefits Welcoming and positive work environment. Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours. Hybrid work schedule. Generous paid time off package. Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars. Outstanding company bonus program. Tuition Reimbursement. Company Overview For more than 95 years Merchants Insurance Group provides quality property and casualty insurance to protect your business, home and car. It was founded in 1918, and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is