Large Accounts Sr. Underwriter
Large Accounts Sr. Underwriter
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Job Description
Company Details
Berkley Enterprise Risk Solutions is part of the Berkley Insurance Company. Berkley Enterprise Risk Solutions provides tailored workers compensation programs to large employers whose cost of insurance is material to their overall financial performance.
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The Large Account Underwriter is primarily responsible for risk evaluation including selection and retention of new and existing business in accordance with the companys underwriting philosophy. The Underwriter develops and fosters positive professional relationships with the companys agency partners as well as achieves company growth and profitability objectives. The Underwriter must be a team player and exhibit expertise in workers compensation must consistently exercise good judgment and be familiar with loss sensitive plans.
Key functions include but are not limited to:
- Selects new business and evaluates renewal accounts in accordance with company underwriting philosophy established authority parameters as well as written/verbal procedures and guidelines
- Demonstrates a professional courteous attitude with agents. Responds quickly and ethically to all requests/issues. Participates in round table Underwriting meetings to assess opportunities plans and pricing
- Provides accurate and thorough education to agents about the companys risk selection philosophy and pricing guidelines
- Achieves company growth objectives by recognizing sales opportunities soliciting desirable business and diligent followup on quoted business
- Occasionally travels to agencies team and policyholder meetings
- Reviews claims activity loss control surveys and inspection reports for existing policies handling as required
- Underwrite and manage a portfolio of large complex losssensitive accounts
- Evaluate risk exposures industry classifications and loss history to determine pricing and coverage
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients
- Collaborate with internal teams including claims risk control actuarial and credit to create comprehensive solutions
- Ensure compliance with state and federal workers compensation regulations.
- Negotiate policy terms and conditions for large accounts
- Provide mentorship and training to junior underwriters
- Monitor claims trends and adjust underwriting strategies accordingly
- Resolves policy audit issues
- Determines the appropriate course of action for policy changes delegating to underwriting and/or processing assistants for handling.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
- 710 years of experience in California workers compensation underwriting.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced decisionoriented environment.
- Excellent communication negotiation and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong automation skills including MS Office products.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
Base Salary Range: $70000 $165000
Annual Bonus Eligible
Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Disability Wellness Paid Time Off 401(k) and ProfitSharing plans.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
