Underwriting Assistant

W.R. Berkley Corporation • Scottsdale, AZ

34d

About The Position

We're a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers. Responsible for accurate and timely processing of endorsements, new business, cancellations, renewals and non-renewals at the direction of the Underwriting staff.

Requirements

• Strong service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Phenomenal attention to detail
• Excellent PC skills and a working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to prioritize work with varying deadlines
• Ability to maintain composure under tight deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to focus on independent work
• Teamwork alignment
• High School Degree or GED

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial lines rating and or underwriting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare renewals, workbooks, and schedules and complete associated tasks
• Issue new and renewal policies and complete associated tasks
• Monitor and timely process cancellations and non-renewals
• Process endorsements
• Triage and respond to Agent Inquiries
• Process non-payment of premium related Cancellations and Reinstatements
• Discuss and resolve policy billing questions with Finance and clients
• Process Agent Changes & associated tasks
• Manage client contact database
• Review Month End Credit and Refund report
• Maintain Online Forms and update client portals
• Operate according to underwriting authority as delegated by manager
• Maintain assigned program(s) form manuals
• Maintain and update files for underwriting reviews
• May handle a book of renewal business depending upon experience
• May perform other functions as assigned

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• dental
• life
• disability
• wellness
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• profit-sharing plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees