What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inland Marine Underwriter Trainee position at Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company)?
Company Details
Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast. As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States, our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us. Acadia is rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best, with an A claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poor’s.
At Acadia, we value our employees, our customers and our communities. Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference. We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop.
https://www.acadiainsurance.com/
Responsibilities
Underwriter Trainee candidates will be responsible for successfully completing all required aspects of Underwriting Insurance Program as outlined below.
Bachelor's degree required. A degree in Risk Management & Insurance is preferred but not required.
Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast. As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States, our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us. Acadia is rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best, with an A claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poor’s.
At Acadia, we value our employees, our customers and our communities. Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference. We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop.
https://www.acadiainsurance.com/
Responsibilities
Underwriter Trainee candidates will be responsible for successfully completing all required aspects of Underwriting Insurance Program as outlined below.
- Participate in a 4-6 month formal training program to learn fundamentals of property & casualty insurance.
- Complete work and reading projects and pass required exams.
- Establish good working relationships with colleagues and management staff.
- Attain a basic working knowledge of state regulatory requirements for each line of business.
- Under direct supervision, perform the basic functions of underwriting for the Specialty Marine line of business.
- Participate in job-shadow arrangements in various departments.
- Participate in agency visitations with underwriters, claim representatives or loss control representatives to begin developing customer contacts.
- Occasional travel, including overnights, may be required.
Bachelor's degree required. A degree in Risk Management & Insurance is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to participate in person during the training program offered
- Demonstrates strong analytical ability and intellectual curiosity
- Effective oral and written communication skills so that others will clearly understand the content and the intent of the discussion/correspondence.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Self-motivation and an out-going orientation to work with customers and associates
- Minimum 4-year degree
- Valid driver’s license required
