Sr. Premium Auditor II

Berkley•Urbandale, IA

About The Position

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, seen our revenue soar well past $7 billion, and become a well-respected Fortune 500 Company. Berkley Premium Audit Services (BPAS) is an innovative provider of premium audit operations to 21 Berkley companies. If you are looking to join a fast-paced, energetic and passionate team with room for professional growth and development – Berkley may be a great fit for you. As a Sr. Premium Auditor II focused on Workers Compensation and General Liability, you'll audit each account assigned with optimum accuracy and efficiency. You'll complete each audit in a timely manner to avoid delinquency in relation to the expiration date of the policy. We'll trust you to audit each account in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring that all clients are provided with the highest standard of customer service. Key Functions/Duties of Position: What You Can Expect: Internal mobility opportunities Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent Opportunity to affect change Benefits – competitive salary, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience with large complex Workers Compensation and General Liability audits
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and agents
Strong quantitative skills i.e. ability to calculate discounts, interest, commission, volume, etc.
Ability to occasionally travel to visit insureds who require physical audits (primarily daytrips)
Effective time management skills

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication and relationship management skills to problem solve and exchange information
Ability to project a warm and friendly manner in all business contacts and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, agency contacts, and the public
Critical thinking skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
APA certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform audits, examine financial records pertaining to the stated premium base.
Determine from questioning with insured, proper risk classification, premium basis and scope of operations.
Conduct well organized audits preparing formal reports of audit results on laptop with provided software in accordance with established rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
Assess conditions of records used for audit.
Discuss audit results with policyholders and send appropriate correspondence as warranted.
Refer changes on classification assignment to Underwriter.
Notify underwriter of significant changes in risk exposure in accordance with audit policies and procedures.
Document all contacts and pertinent information.
Attend work related functions and meetings as directed.