What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant position at Berkley?
Company Details
We’re 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. BTU A global insurance provider, offering property, casualty, professional and cyber insurance coverage for technology firms and businesses with technology exposure.
Responsibilities
The Underwriting Assistant position provides a variety of administrative supports to the underwriting department. The position provides functional, and systems support to underwriters and offers operational assistance
Underwriting Support
- Assist with basic tasks related to new business submissions and renewals.
- Review applications for completeness and obtain missing information.
- Enter data into underwriting systems accurately and efficiently as needed.
- Maintain and update underwriting files and records under the supervision and direction of underwriter.
- Provide basic support to agents, including answering routine questions and resolving minor issues.
- Communicate with internal teams and agents to gather necessary information.
- Order and review MVR’s, Opterix, BUR, or other outside materials as instructed.
- Assist with the processing of new business, endorsements, cancellations, and renewals.
- Follow specific instructions from underwriters and managers.
- Handle routine inquiries from agents and other stakeholders.
Additional Duties
- Help prepare proposals for agents under supervision.
- Research to resolve criticisms and other policy issues.
- Set up quote requests, endorsement requests, and issuance by Operations team.
- Perform general administrative tasks as assigned by underwriters or managers.
- Participate in training programs to develop underwriting knowledge and skills.
- Assist senior underwriting assistants with more complex tasks as part of their development.
May perform other functions as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills required.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: • Base Salary Range: $50K - $60K • Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, 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
Sponsorship not Offered for this RoleSalary : $50,000 - $60,000
