Underwriting Assistant
About The Position
Berkley Product Protection (BPP), an operating unit of W.R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support its Product Liability underwriting team. The team specializes in product recall and liability and provides tailored solutions for higher-hazard and unusual products-oriented accounts. This role supports underwriting, claims, and finance while helping deliver a strong client experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Underwriting Assistant will rate, quote, and issue binders; prepare and issue policies; process endorsements; and communicate with brokers to obtain documentation. The position also provides administrative claims support, assists with finance activities during month-end close, helps maintain compliance, and contributes to process improvement. The role offers hands-on experience across underwriting, claims, and finance, with opportunities to develop a career in product liability underwriting.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Familiarity with underwriting processes, terminology, and rating practices.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
- Proactive, team-oriented mindset and commitment to high-quality work.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience as an Underwriting Assistant, ideally in General Liability.
- Experience with underwriting systems.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Product Liability underwriting team to rate, quote, and issue binders using internal systems.
- Prepare and issue policies in accordance with underwriting and operational guidelines.
- Process midterm policy endorsements accurately and efficiently.
- Communicate with brokers to gather required documentation and follow up on outstanding items.
- Support claims by setting up new files, sending notices, and providing administrative assistance.
- Assist finance during month-end close, including premium follow-ups.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to operational excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Eligible to participate in an annual discretionary bonus.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Wellness benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan.
- Profit-sharing plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
