Small Business Underwriter Trainee
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Job Location:
Glen Allen, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Berkley Aspire is an excess & surplus lines insurer of commercial risks unable to find coverage in the standard markets. We are a business unit of WR Berkley a publicly traded (NYSE WRB) global insurer founded in 1967. Aspires offices are in Scottsdale Cincinnati Richmond and Dallas and we have remote employees living and working across the country. Aspires lead coverage line is general liability for small- to medium-sized businesses. We also offer property environmental and excess liability on a package basis and endorsements for workplace violence cyber and other risks. Our service area is all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Our engagement model is different than most we bypass traditional wholesalers and contract with retail trading partners directly. We are agent-friendly and demonstrate that in meaningful ways: we handle the stamping affidavit filings and other behind-the-scenes paperwork; we cover hard-to-place risks; our underwriters respond quickly to submissions; we do the premium billing; we offer convenient payment plans; and we pay full-year commissions upon receipt of the first installment payment. We work hard. We promote from within. We take care of each other and go the extra mile for our customers. We innovate. We collaborate. We give back. And more often than not we win. If you are looking for a company that offers room for advancement great benefits and positive vibes then Aspire may be the place for you!
Responsibilities
The Small Business UnderwriterTrainee role begins in June 2026 as part of a 6-month structured training program designed to equip early-career professionals with the essential business analytical and technical skills needed to build a successful career in E&S underwriting. Training includes classroom sessions directed self-study participation in a corporate program tailored to the E&S segment of WRB Companies and hands-on learning through immersive exposure to real underwriting activities. Upon successful completion of the program trainees will transition into a Small Business Underwriter role with delegated underwriting authority on an assigned team.The Trainee will support underwriting activities by participating in daily team operations assisting underwriters with exposure and risk analysis contacting agents for submissions and joining external marketing calls. Under supervision the Trainee will develop working knowledge of small business underwriting E&S market dynamics workflow processes pricing tools and systems. Decision-making authority will expand as competency is demonstrated ultimately preparing them for transition to a full underwriting role. Key functions will include but are not limited to:
- Participate in the June 2026 cohort of the 6 month underwriting training program.
- Complete directed self-study and corporate E&S training modules.
- Immerse in daily team underwriting activities.
- Assist underwriters with exposure and risk analysis of insureds.
- Contact agents for submissions and supplemental information.
- Participate in external marketing calls with underwriters.
- Review and help assess new business submissions.
- Support accurate pricing by learning underwriting tools and rating methodologies.
- Prepare draft issuance instructions and file documentation.
- Reinforce Aspires ease-of-doing-business service standards.
- Pursue continued education and development opportunities.
- Operate within delegated underwriting authority as granted
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Risk Management Business or related field
- Graduation date near May 2026.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-oriented mindset with sense of urgency.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Adaptability professionalism and strong attention to detail.
Additional Company Details
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
Intern
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.
