Associate Underwriter I
Associate Underwriter I
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Company Details
W. R. Berkley Corporation founded in 1967 is one of the nations premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004 Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and nonadmitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance automobile liability and workers compensation along with claim services providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.
Company URL:https://berkleyenvironmental/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
We are hiring 5 7 candidates to participate in our Associate training program anticipated to begin in June 2025.
The associate program is a 12month program.
The expectation upon successful completion of the program is to be assigned as an entry level underwriter or entry level claims adjuster.
Open to all office locations for underwriting (Boston Jersey City Philadelphia Dallas Chicago Walnut Creek & Los Angles) and NJ or Texas for claims
Candidates will be preselected for either a Claims Associate position or an Underwriting Associate position
Each Associate will complete a rotation in our Underwriting and Claims Department with exposure to our other teams including Finance Premium Audit Sales and Marketing among others.
Associates works under direct supervision. As an associate you will participate in a training program that will combine coursework and onthe job training.
Associates will actively learn about property casualty and environmental products underwriting and claims philosophies strategies processes and procedures
Associates will establish relationships within the Company and industry and develop entry level sales and marketing skills.
All trainees will:
Obtain a thorough understanding of the insurance industry
Learn the property casualty and environmental products underwritten by Berkley Environmental
Learn the workflows guidelines and processing steps within the business units
Learn to interact and collaborate with colleagues within the business units
Our Underwriting Associates will:
Learn to underwrite Berkley Environmental products (risk assessment regulatory compliance financial analysis and develop decision making skills)
Assist in underwriting and pricing accounts in accordance with business strategies. Formulate and communicate recommendations based on learned underwriting skills
Learn how to perform a financial analysis on the audited/reviewed financials or other financial information of insures using appropriate tools
Create and solicit renewal applications from the broker after reviewing the expiring policy and loss information. Communicate with the broker what is needed for the renewal and any changes to the terms and conditions of the policy
Underwrite endorsement requests from brokers and forward to the underwriting assistant to issue
Develop marketing skills with our agents brokers and clients
Complete INS21 INS 22 & INS 23 courses
Qualifications
Work for Berkley Environmental in their current position for a minimum of 6 months
College degree or equivalent
Demonstrated an interest in either claims and/or underwriting in their prior position
If selected during the interview process the current manager will be consulted prior to program acceptance
Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated an ability to learn on multiple technology platforms
Be Detail oriented
Demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
Capable of working in a paperless work environment
Proficient in Excel Word Spreadsheets PowerPoint and email systems.
Exhibit an ability to work independently & collaboratively while handling multiple tasks in a dynamic fast paced environment
Be selfreliant & motivated
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Bachelors degree or higher (Prefer in Risk Management Business Finance or Environmental Sciences)
Additional Requirements
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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