Underwriter
About the job
- Must have a Producer’s License.
- Must have 3 plus years of insurance experience.
- Must have prior exposure to insurance underwriting type activities.
- Must have basic familiarity with computers.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details.
- Must demonstrate resourceful and controlled assertive behavior characteristics.
- Must have demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Must have technical knowledge of insurance coverage forms and their application to exposure.
- Must have knowledge of departmental regulations and policies.
- Must be able to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted underwriting practices.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills when working with staff and company underwriters.
- Must have experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures.
- Associated classes or courses and/or an industry license or designation are required.
- Review applications for insurance coverage, reports from loss control consultants, and other information to determine whether applications are acceptable for available programs.
- Evaluate the experience of a risk against the class of business under review.
- Evaluate loss potential due to catastrophe, severity, and/or frequency.
- Rate policies or check previously rated policies for proper rating.
- Use automated systems to develop information for new or renewal policies.
- Prepare quotations for agents and answer questions from agents, policyholders, or prospects.
- Assist agents with comments or questions about applications and the likelihood of acceptance by the company.
- Review requests for cancellations, endorsements, and related policy changes.
- Review policies for renewal consideration.
- Request additional documentation necessary to process an application, endorsement, or cancellation.
- Conduct marketing visits to agents.
- Interact with companies and brokers by telephone, email, regular mail, and personal contact.
- Perform other assigned duties.
About the company
Jimcor Agencies operates as a national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA). It writes business in 45 states and works with more than 200 carriers, with in-house binding authority for 15 markets. The company offers specialty programs, commercial brokerage and binding, personal lines, and professional coverages, enabling brokers to place risks through its programs. The product works by providing brokers access to a wide carrier network and in-house binding authority, streamlining quotes and risk placement for various lines. Jimcor differentiates itself through independence and family-owned, second-generation leadership, a broad national footprint, and direct binding capacity across multiple markets, coupled with a focus on family values and independent broker support. Its goal is to provide a reliable, flexible wholesale brokerage experience that helps independent brokers place a wide range of risks efficiently while growing its national presence.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montvale, New Jersey
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Jimcor expanded to 45 states by 2025, extending its addressable broker base.
- Recent hiring of Cody Kinkaide, Michael Becotte, and Bob McNamee strengthens sales execution.
- 2026 website updates show active recruiting, signaling continued growth and program expansion.
What critics are saying
- New carriers and insurtech entrants are intensifying price competition and compressing Jimcor margins.
- Reinsurance-driven pricing shifts expose Jimcor to volume swings if retail agents slow submissions.
- A regional wholesale broker without proprietary capacity risks commoditization if carrier appetite tightens.
What makes Jimcor Agencies unique
- Jimcor writes in 45 states with 200-plus carriers and 15 binding authorities.
- Family-owned since 1986, Jimcor markets itself as an independent wholesale MGA.
- Its application library and 24/7 online programs speed brokerage placements across specialty lines.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Company News
Jimcor Agency, Inc. , headquartered in Montvale, N.J., hired Cody Kinkaide as a commercial lines underwriter.
Jimcor Agency Inc., a national wholesale broker and managing general agent, has hired Michael Becotte as a commercial lines underwriter for the Southeast, based in Cumming, Georgia.
Jimcor Agency Inc., a national wholesale broker and managing general agency hired Bob McNamee as its new sales manager for New York.