What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriter position at Berkley Risk (a Berkley Company)?
Company Details
We are a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers.
Responsibilities
To produce and manage a book of public entity program business, achieving profitable growth. Meet and maintain the production, profitability and services standards established for the company.
May perform other functions as assigned.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:
Additional Requirements
Travel: Occasional
We are a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers.
Responsibilities
To produce and manage a book of public entity program business, achieving profitable growth. Meet and maintain the production, profitability and services standards established for the company.
- Manage assigned members including regular contact and visits.
- Act as an agent for assigned members, including placement of ancillary lines.
- Screen new and renewal submissions.
- Communicate on matters pertaining to new and renewal submissions and service items.
- Determine degree of risk, specifying applicable endorsements and applying pricing to ensure overall profitable risk selection.
- Prepare quote proposals for renewals and new business.
- Provide clear instruction and guidance to rating and processing personnel.
- Order & review inspections, motor vehicle reports, or other reports as needed for underwriting of risks.
- Maintain records and prepare required reports on activity as needed.
- Maintain and updating underwriting files.
- Participate in providing information regarding reinsurance procurement.
- Participate in Board of Trustees meetings.
May perform other functions as assigned.
- Five plus years’ experience in commercial lines underwriting.
- Thorough knowledge of commercial lines underwriting standards and practices along with working knowledge of rating.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Leadership abilities.
- Strong member management abilities.
- Four-year college degree or related insurance work experience and training. Must hold Arizona Producer’s license.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:
- Base Salary
- Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
Additional Requirements
Travel: Occasional
