Executive Underwriter
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Job Location:
West Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Berkley Healthcare is a dynamic and growing insurance organization that values creativity collaboration and innovation. Backed by the strength of a Fortune 500 company we operate with the agility of a forward-thinking team and the stability of an established enterprise. We believe in empowering individuals to share ideas challenge norms and help shape the future of insurance. If youre eager to gain hands-on experience in a company that values fresh perspectives and continuous improvement wed love to hear from you.
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Do you want to be part of a dynamic and growing organization that encourages creativity collaboration innovation and individual expression Are you an insurance professional who wants to think outside the box in creating products underwriting and servicing customers Berkley Healthcare Financial Lines (BHFL) is a dynamic start-up company that encourages a pioneering mindset with the financial backing of a Fortune 500 company. At BHFL everyones voice counts and we expect to hear from everyone. If you want to work in a unique insurance company like no other come explore career options with us.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Determine risk acceptability in accordance with underwriting risk appetite and guidelines
- Prepare thorough underwriting analyses with detailed exposure analysis and independent underwriter assessment
- Make pricing coverage terms and conditions determinations and recommendations within defined limits/authority and underwriting guidelines and authority parameters
- Develop grow and maintain a profitable diversified book of business aligned with company goals
- Ensure production and loss ratio goals are achieved for assigned book by reviewing analyzing and evaluating information and taking appropriate action as necessary
- Develop positive agency relationships within assigned territory while maintaining a good rapport through responsive levels of service
- Coordinate marketing activities including travel in coordination with Distribution and Marketing Manager
- Foster growth of less experienced staff in a positive and growth-oriented environment
- Actively self-educate as to line of business industry and insurance trends including exposures claims legal legislative healthcare current events self-improvement and innovation
At BHC we expect employees not only to have the Required Technical Skills to perform their jobs but also to exhibit Berkley Core Company Behaviors to Innovation specifically:
- Managing self (You know how to manage your emotions and apply critical thinking skills instead)
- Courage (You arent afraid to speak up and have your opinion and voice heard; you do what is right)
- Reflective Listening (You seek to understand before being understood)
- Challenging status quo (You ask why or why not; you dont accept just because)
- Evidenced-based decision making (You seek out the facts to make informed decisions)
- Effective collaboration (You work well with others to accomplished team goals; you understand that individuals win when the team wins)
- Resilience (you dont let failures or mistakes set you back; you see mistakes as learning opportunities)
Additionally to succeed in this role the following skills are essential:
- Customer focus (You excel at relationship building and customer responsiveness)
- Strong written and oral communication (i.e. Your communication style is flexible and adapts to the situation)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work daily in response to a dynamic work environment
- Adept at shifting between tasks while managing a variety of responsibilities
- Strong sense of accountability (You can work independently and manage to multiple deadlines)
Qualifications
- 8 years of current financial lines underwriting experience healthcare-specific experience preferred
- Healthcare financial lines underwriting experience highly preferred
- Technical underwriting support skills including: submission in-take new and renewal submission management pricing preparation risk analysis preparation underwriting documentation expertise required
- Demonstrated capability of managing all aspects of the underwriting analyst responsibilities
- Knowledge of financial lines products coverages and policy forms
- Strong organizational skills required to successfully manage underwriting files and workflow process
- Customer focused (You excel at relationship building and customer responsiveness)
- Strong written and oral communication skills (i.e. Your communication style is flexible and adapts to the situation)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work on a daily basis in response to a dynamic work environment
- Strong sense of accountability (You can work independently and manage to multiple deadlines)
- The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Education
- BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited university or college
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
Salary
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Disability Wellness Paid Time Off 401(k) and Profit-Sharing 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.
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Computer Skills
- Fraud
- Math
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Financial Analysis
- negotiation
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Berkley is a leader in commercial lines insurance, with over 60+ specialized businesses - each with deep expertise in an industry, product, or regional niche.
