Assistant Underwriter

Berkley•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Assistant Underwriter will support the underwriting team in delivering Berkley Specialty Property’s business plan through a combination of underwriting support, technical processing, and operational oversight. The role focuses on assisting Underwriters with risk assessment, pricing and pre-bind activity, while ensuring high-quality data, efficient processing, and effective use of offshore support.

Requirements

Previous experience in an underwriting support or insurance operations role preferred
Exposure to property underwriting or commercial insurance is advantageous
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Experience using underwriting, rating or policy administration systems preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, organised and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrates progressive development in the Property underwriting lifecycle and class of business
Builds confidence in supporting underwriting activity and engaging effectively with brokers and stakeholders
Applies appropriate technical capability, including the use of underwriting systems, rating tools and Excel
Consistently operates within underwriting controls, governance frameworks and agreed protocols
Takes ownership of workload, delivering accurate outputs within agreed timelines
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and data quality
Completes all required professional, technical and behavioural training
Acts with integrity, professionalism and due skill, care and diligence
Complies with all internal policies, regulatory requirements and conduct standards
Maintains high standards of accuracy, accountability and data integrity
Builds effective working relationships and collaborates positively across teams
Represents Berkley Specialty Property positively in all internal and external interactions

Responsibilities

Support the assessment of new and renewal business within agreed underwriting guidelines
Assist with pricing and rating using approved tools and models
Prepare pre-bind documentation, including quotes, summaries and underwriting packs
Ensure submission data is complete and accurate to enable effective underwriting decisions
Monitor pipelines, renewals and outstanding items, proactively following up with brokers and Underwriters
Support Underwriters in broker interactions, including meeting preparation and follow-up
Produce management information, reporting and portfolio data to support underwriting activity
Provide training and oversight of offshore resources responsible for administrative processing
Monitor delivery to ensure completion within agreed service levels and quality standards
Perform quality assurance reviews on offshore output (e.g. data entry, document preparation)
Act as the primary liaison between the underwriting team and offshore support
Build effective working relationships with Underwriters, brokers and internal stakeholders
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and actively participate in team discussions
Support consistent service delivery aligned to Berkley Specialty standards
Adhere to all internal policies, underwriting authorities, and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate audit trails and documentation standards
Support underwriting control processes, including peer review, due diligence and data governance
Utilise AI tools (e.g. Copilot) to improve efficiency, accuracy and quality of delivery
Actively adopt new technologies and digital processes in day-to-day activities
Apply appropriate judgement, governance and data security awareness in the use of AI