Internal Broker

Berkley Aspire is passionate about making excess and surplus lines business easy to transact. We differentiate ourselves by continually innovating to bring market-leading technology and services to our agents and their clients.

From direct bill with installments to not requiringrenewal applications for 80% of our small business policies we focus on making it easy expeditious and efficient for agents and consumers.

Berkley Aspire writes from small minimum premium policies to accounts over six figures. We offer General Liability Property Inland Marine andExcess policies through Berkley appointed agenciesin 49 states.

Benefit Highlights
Aspire offers Medical Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well-being. Our flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day means you can balance work and life like a pro.
Our Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts STD LTD life insurance policies and more. Plus we offer a 401(k) program profit-sharing program and stock purchase plan investing in your future has never been so rewarding.
Weve got you covered with competitive paid time off paid sick time and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Plus you get paid holidays a floating holiday and paid volunteer time because giving back to the community is important to us at Aspire!
Come grow with us! Level up with company sponsored conferences tuition assistance and industry-related education and exams. We have many internal promotional growth opportunities because we believe in growing together.
We believe in working hard and playing hard. We embrace team building and are enthusiastic about sponsoring fun activities inside and outside of the office. Our Plum Benefits program gives you cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts its like a VIP pass to fun.

Located in either our Sccottsdale AZ or West Chester OH offices the Internal Broker will facilitate the placement of insurance policies submitted by Berkley Aspire trading partners with Berkley sister companies that have joined Berkley Marketplace.

This position will be assessed based on business growth customer focus productivity accuracy and thoroughness and the ability to learn and apply new skills.

The Internal Broker is part of a dynamic team environment requiring high levels of collaboration and partnership.

Specific Duties:

• Work closely with the Berkley Aspire team to cross-sell additional lines of business for trading partners leveraging certain sister companies within the WR Berkley organization.
• Produce and facilitate the placement of insurance policies for opportunities submitted by Berkley Aspire trading partners to be written with other Berkley companies.
• Quote bind and issue policies for other Berkley companies that extend underwriting authority to Berkley Connect.
• Work with Berkley company underwriters to quote bind and issue policies for companies that do not extend underwriting authority to Berkley Connect.
• Work closely with the Account Management team to transition accounts for servicing and renewal activities.
• Ensure compliance with Surplus Lines regulations in the placement of Surplus Lines policies.
• Populate and update Berkley Connects Agency Management System.
• Market Berkley Connects capabilities to its trading partners.
• Develop strong relationships with Aspire teams and with other Berkley companies and assist management in establishing new partnerships.
• Monitor email accounts and respond in a timely and professional manner to email inquiries and communications.

• College diploma and five or more years of insurance experience. Excess and Surplus Lines experience is preferred. Surplus Lines Broker licenses are preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance concepts and market forces.
• Surplus Lines Broker licenses in all states or the ability to obtain them.
• Strong customer service proficiency.
• Well organized.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word Excel etc.).
• Strong results orientation focusing on outcomes delivering on commitment and deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial qualities such as trying innovative solutions resiliency to change and recognizing what is most important to get done.
• Teamwork providing and welcoming open honest respectful and constructive feedback.
• Accuracy and thoroughness.
• Technical Proficiency ability to learn and apply new skills.