Broker

Berkley•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Broker facilitates the placement of insurance policies submitted by retail trading partners with Berkley sister companies that have joined Berkley Marketplace, contributing to business growth and supporting a highly collaborative team environment. The role involves working closely with teams from multiple Berkley companies to place coverage for trading partners, leveraging the underwriting capacity of selected WR Berkley companies. The Broker will produce and facilitate the placement of insurance policies for opportunities submitted by retail trading partners to be written with other Berkley companies. This includes quoting, binding, and issuing policies for other Berkley companies, both those that extend underwriting authority to Berkley Connect and those that do not, in collaboration with Berkley company underwriters. The Broker will also partner with the Account Management team for account transitions, ensure compliance with Surplus Lines regulations, maintain the Agency Management System, market Berkley Connect’s capabilities, develop relationships with internal and external teams, monitor communications, and complete special projects.

Requirements

Strong understanding of insurance concepts and market forces.
Surplus Lines Broker licenses in all states, or the ability to obtain them.
Strong customer service proficiency.
Well organized with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to understand priorities and meet deadlines.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
Strong results orientation, focusing on outcomes and delivering on commitments and deadlines.
Entrepreneurial qualities, including trying innovative solutions, resiliency to change, and recognizing key priorities.
Teamwork orientation, providing and welcoming open, honest, respectful, and constructive feedback.
High degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
Technical proficiency and the ability to learn and apply new skills.
College diploma and five or more years of insurance experience.

Nice To Haves

Excess and Surplus Lines experience preferred.
Surplus Lines Broker licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the placement of insurance policies submitted by retail trading partners with Berkley sister companies.
Work closely with teams from multiple Berkley companies to place coverage for trading partners.
Produce and facilitate the placement of insurance policies for opportunities submitted by retail trading partners to be written with other Berkley companies.
Quote, bind, and issue policies for other Berkley companies that extend underwriting authority to Berkley Connect.
Collaborate with Berkley company underwriters to quote, bind, and issue policies for companies that do not extend underwriting authority to Berkley Connect.
Partner with the Account Management team to transition accounts for servicing and renewal activities.
Ensure compliance with Surplus Lines regulations in the placement of Surplus Lines policies.
Populate and update Berkley Connect’s Agency Management System with accurate and current information.
Market Berkley Connect’s capabilities to trading partners to drive new business opportunities.
Develop strong relationships with internal teams and other Berkley companies and assist management in establishing new partnerships.
Monitor email accounts and respond promptly and professionally to email inquiries and communications.
Complete special projects and other assignments as directed by management.