Associate Underwriter I

Berkley Environmental (A Berkley Company) • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Berkley Environmental is hiring 5-7 candidates for their Associate training program, which is anticipated to begin in June 2025. This is a 12-month program where successful candidates will be assigned as entry-level underwriters or entry-level claims adjusters. The program is open to all office locations for underwriting (Boston, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, Walnut Creek & Los Angeles) and NJ or Texas for claims. Candidates will be pre-selected for either a Claims Associate position or an Underwriting Associate position. Each Associate will complete a rotation in the Underwriting and Claims Department with exposure to other teams including Finance, Premium Audit, Sales, and Marketing. Associates will work under direct supervision and participate in a training program that combines coursework and on-the-job training, learning about property, casualty, and environmental products, underwriting and claims philosophies, strategies, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• Work for Berkley Environmental in their current position for a minimum of 6 months.
• College degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated interest in claims and/or underwriting.
• Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn on multiple technology platforms.
• Detail-oriented.
• Demonstrate excellence in Customer Service.
• Capable of working in a 'paperless' work environment.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and email systems.
• Exhibit ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Self-reliant and motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or Environmental Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month Associate training program.
• Complete a rotation in the Underwriting and Claims Department.
• Learn about property, casualty, and environmental products.
• Assist in underwriting and pricing accounts.
• Formulate and communicate recommendations based on learned underwriting skills.
• Create and solicit renewal applications from brokers.
• Underwrite endorsement requests from brokers.
• Develop marketing skills with agents, brokers, and clients.
• Complete INS21, INS22, & INS23 courses.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Robust benefits package for full-time regular employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree