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Underwriting TraineeW.R. Berkley • West Hartford, CT, United States
Underwriting Trainee

Underwriting Trainee

W.R. Berkley • West Hartford, CT, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Berkley Small Business Solutions (Bsb)

Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) will offer commercial insurance products for standard and preferred non-fleet transportation and small businesses. We will utilize a modern technology platform that will leverage data and analytics to deliver a superior customer experience.

Our team is comprised of a diverse group of talented insurance professionals that are constantly exploring new ways to make doing business and working at BSB simple and easy.

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of our units to identify and respond quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service, clerical assistance, support, and assistance to all internal and external staff (including and not limited to underwriting staff, brokers, agents, Berkley teams)

  • Collect data, review, analyze, and rate new and renewal business for new program.
  • Navigate across multiple IT systems to rate and issue truck business.
  • Review, examine and evaluate documents including declarations, applications, signed forms, MVRs, and all amendments to policies to ensure compliance with established company underwriting guidelines.
  • Interpret and analyze underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows for commercial lines business.
  • Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training
  • Handle various requests and/or inquiries from agents, retailers, insureds by phone and written correspondence
  • Provide routine servicing of policies as needs arise including drafting of endorsements
  • Order various underwriting reports to compile data for quote completion
  • Inform supervisor of any underwriting issues immediately
  • Perform administrative duties for the department including writing reports and business correspondence
  • Provide back-up services for others in the department
  • Provide assistance in the development of process flows for new program.

May perform other functions as assigned

Qualifications

  • One or more years insurance experience, commercial auto/general liability experience preferred
  • Experience with ISO rating/forms a plus
  • Self-motivated and results oriented
  • Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
  • Superior customer experience skills
  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities as needed
  • Strong computer skills, including Excel and Outlook, and the ability to master multiple policy systems

Additional Company Details

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. Benefits: Health, Dental, Annual Bonus Potential, 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.

Additional Requirements

Travel: Rarely

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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