Accident & Health Special Risk Sr. Underwriter
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Job Location:
Hamilton Square, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Berkley Accident and Healthis a risk management company that designs innovative solutions to address the unique challenges of each client. With our entrepreneurial culture and strong emphasis on analytics we can help employers better manage their risk. We offer a broad range of products including employer stop loss benefit captives provider stop loss HMO reinsurance and specialty accident. The key to Berkleys success is our nimble approach to risk our ability to quickly understand think through and devise a plan that addresses each clients challenges coupled with the strong backing of a Fortune 500 company. Our parent companyW. R. Berkley Corporation is one of the largest and best managed property/casualty insurers in the United States.
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This position can either be fully remote (if not within commutable distance to the office) or based in one of our offices:
- Hamilton Square NJ
- Atlanta GA
- Kulpsville PA
- Midtown NYC (47th & 3rd)
Our offices offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Underwriter you will seek profitable growth of the companys portfolio of specialty accident business by analyzing and selecting risks based on qualified underwriting criteria that adhere to the companys established underwriting guidelines. The Underwriter will work closely with more seasoned underwriting staff to develop more advanced underwriting acumen over time. Youll also gain a more thorough understanding of the Companys compliance actuarial claims and distribution departments all of which will advance your experience and judgement level as an Underwriter.
This role will report to the AVP Underwriting - Specialty Acccident. Well trust you to manage your workload with a sense of urgency around quote deadlines and production targets. This role will require proactive collaboration with underwriting management to review more complex cases requiring a higher degree of underwriting authority.
What you can expect:
- Culture of innovation teamwork supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
- Internal mobility opportunities
- Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
- Opportunity to impact change
- Benefits competitive compensation paid time off comprehensive wellness benefits and programs employer funded health savings account profit sharing 401k paid parental leave employee stock purchase plan tuition assistance and professional continuing education
Well count on you to:
- Write and retain profitable accident cases adhering to the companys guidelines and within assigned letter of authority.
- Be accountable for the Special Risk underwriting results for a region including account retention underwriting margin and book profitability targets
- Exhibit and maintain high standards for underwriting including risk selection pricing performance and account documentation.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting best practices and guidelines ensuring they are implemented appropriately and consistently across the book of business
- Partner with Director of Business Development to:
- Establish and meet sales and underwriting goals
- Manage workflow between underwriting and distribution to meet service level expectations market expectations and brand promise
- Deliver best-in-market service to our distribution partners without sacrificing profitability
- Provide insight into continued development of automated and integrated underwriting administrative platform
- Partner with operations/systems to develop and implement process and service improvement plans
- Develop knowledge of and comfort with the full suite of A&H products able to represent them all in your marketplace
- Work on special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 5 years of experience as an Underwriter
- Knowledge of Participant Accident and Corporate Accident (BTA) products are required.
- Knowledge of K-12 and or Inter collegiate sports products are preferred but not required.
- An understanding of the needs of our customers both insureds and their agents alike. You will be an excellent pro-active advocate for Berkley A&H customers and are passionate about their brand experience
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Your communication style is flexible to the situation. You communicate clearly and with a purpose.
- Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills integrity and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- A strong customer service bias. You are known for your super responsiveness. You can say no and preserve your relationships but you want to get to yes.
- An analytical mind. You love to dive into the details of an account in order to craft pricing and coverage that meet underwriting guidelines profitability models and customer needs.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products. Experience with policy management and underwriting systems a plus.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all operational areas management and staff to further the companys mission
- Strong consulting and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with brokers clients and service vendors.
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: $100000 - $120000
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.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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.
