Underwriting Trainee

Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) will offer commercial insurance products for standard and preferred non-fleet transportation and small businesses. We will utilize a modern technology platform that will leverage data and analytics to deliver a superior customer experience.

Our team is comprised of a diverse group of talented insurance professionals that are constantly exploring new ways to make doing business and working at BSB simple and easy.

W. R. Berkley Corporation founded in 1967 is one of the nations premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations allowing each of our units to identify and respond quickly and effectively.

Provide excellent customer service clerical assistance support and assistance to all internal and external staff (including and not limited to underwriting staff brokers agents Berkley teams)

• Collect data review analyze and rate new and renewal business for new program.
• Navigate across multiple IT systems to rate and issue truck business.
• Review examine and evaluate documents including declarations applications signed forms MVRs and all amendments to policies to ensure compliance with established company underwriting guidelines.
• Interpret and analyze underwriting manuals/guidelines rating manuals forms and workflows for commercial lines business.
• Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training
• Handle various requests and/or inquiries from agents retailers insureds by phone and written correspondence
• Provide routine servicing of policies as needs arise including drafting of endorsements
• Order various underwriting reports to compile data for quote completion
• Inform supervisor of any underwriting issues immediately
• Perform administrative duties for the department including writing reports and business correspondence
• Provide back-up services for others in the department
• Provide assistance in the development of process flows for new program.

May perform other functions as assigned

• One or more years insurance experience commercial auto/general liability experience preferred
• Experience with ISO rating/forms a plus
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer experience skills
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines determine priorities and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities as needed
• Strong computer skills including Excel and Outlook and the ability to master multiple policy systems

Education

• One or more years insurance experience commercial auto/general liability experience preferred
• Experience with ISO rating/forms a plus
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer experience skills
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines determine priorities and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities as needed
• Strong computer skills including Excel and Outlook and the ability to master multiple policy systems