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Underwriting Services Assistant, Operations

W. R. Berkley

W. R. Berkley

Operations
Posted on Oct 5, 2024

Underwriting Services Assistant, Operations

Location Name CT, West Hartford - 433 S Main Street Suite 200
ID
2024-11196
Date Posted
2 days ago(10/4/2024 12:27 PM)
Company
Berkley Specialty Excess
Primary Location
US-CT-West Hartford
Category
Underwriting

Company Details

Berkley Specialty Excess, a W. R. Berkley Company, is a wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus lines commercial insurance carrier. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial business looking for creative solutions to new and unusual complex Environmental and Energy risks

Company URL: https://www.berkleyse.com/

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Underwriting Services Assistant, Operations will provide general operations support to the Underwriting Department including the processing of binders, policies, endorsements, submissions and other client related correspondence for new and existing accounts.

  • Engages with the Underwriting Department to execute binder & policy issuance.
  • Supports underwriting through processing of endorsements and related correspondence.
  • Requests additional information for subjectivities, endorsements, surplus lines taxes and inspection reports.
  • Issues notices of cancellation, non-renewal notices or reinstatements within authority.
  • Responsible for ensuring accurate documentation is in the underwriting file as it relates to binders, policies, endorsements and other processing tasks.
  • Professionally responds to correspondence via email and phone.
  • Detail oriented and uses sound judgement to problem solve.
  • Maintains a high level of accuracy in upholding policy guidelines and managing underwriting account information.
  • Responsible for new and existing account clearance processing.
  • Ability to prioritize work with little assistance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of commercial lines insurance experience.
  • Experience with Commercial Insurance is ideal.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Possesses strong analytical and prioritization skills.
  • Proven capability for client servicing.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Education Requirement

  • High School Diploma
  • Degree Preferred

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.

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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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