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Underwriting Assistant

W. R. Berkley

W. R. Berkley

Operations
Sterling, VA, USA
Posted on Jul 12, 2024

Underwriting Assistant

Location Name CA, Santa Ana
ID
2024-10839
Date Posted
12 hours ago(7/12/2024 10:54 AM)
Company
Berkley Enterprise Risk Solutions
Primary Location
US-CA-Santa Ana
Category
Underwriting

Company Details

Berkley Enterprise Risk Solutions (BERS) is being formed under the WRB umbrella to provide tailored insurance programs for employers whose cost of insurance is material to their overall financial performance and are motivated to engage in appropriate risk management measures.

BERS will seek submissions for large workers’ compensation accounts above $400K in premium with exposure predominantly in California (approximately 95%) with most success expected in the $500K to $2M range. Guaranteed Cost, Large Deductible and Retrospectively Rated plans will be offered as appropriate.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Underwriting Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the underwriting department. The primary role of the Underwriting Assistant is to process and quote/issue new and renewal business, new and renewal submissions, communicate with our internal teams (Claims, Risk Control, Audit, etc.) and our external customers (brokers, policyholders). This position requires particular attention to detail, being a team player, and is task-oriented.

Key functions include but are not limited to:

  • Provide excellent customer service by answering phone calls, and email requests/inquiries in a quick, professional, and courteous manner
  • Work closely with the underwriting operations Supervisor to manage and service the current book of business
  • Process business and renewal submissions in accordance with Company specifications
  • Issue new and renewal policies
  • Issue new and renewal guaranteed cost, retrospective rating and large deductible quotes and policies
  • Collaborate with team members and brokers necessary to obtain additional information as needed
  • Communicate with brokers and policyholders regarding billing questions
  • Issue monthly Large Deductible billings and annual Retrospective Rating adjustments
  • Communicate with state agencies to resolve inquiries
  • Process WCIRB and other state bureau correspondences

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree is preferred
  • 2-3 years of experience as a Workers Compensation underwriting associate at a carrier or agency
  • Must be able to work regularly at our main office in Orange County
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, decision-oriented environment
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong automation skills including MS Office products
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $23.07 - $34.35 hourly
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

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