Berkley Accident and Health is a risk management company that designs innovative solutions to address the unique challenges of each client. With our entrepreneurial culture and a strong emphasis on analytics, we can help employers better manage their risk. We offer a broad range of products, including employer stop loss, benefit captives, provider stop loss, HMO reinsurance, and specialty accident. The key to Berkley’s success is our nimble approach to risk – our ability to quickly understand, think through, and devise a plan that addresses each client’s challenges, coupled with the strong backing of a Fortune 500 company. Our parent company, W. R. Berkley Corporation, is one of the largest and best managed property/casualty insurers in the United States.

 

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

 

We have an opportunity for a Sr. Underwriting Analyst to join our Berkley Accident and Health team! You will be responsible for setting up new and renewal prospects for our stop loss/captive Underwriters, as well as performing all other necessary functions required to pre-underwrite the prospect and/or renewal. As a Senior Analyst, you will support training and mentoring of new, entry-level underwriting assistants and analysts.

 

We have a welcoming culture valuing our employees – we trademarked the phrase Everything Counts, Everyone Matters® to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!   

 

Key functions include but are not limited to:

• Review RFP’s and underwriting files to ensure the data is complete and accurate and initiate communication with external parties, including TPAs and brokers, to request any missing documentation
• Maintain familiarity with reporting capabilities of TPAs and other administrators in order to alert underwriters of any gaps in data or lags in reporting
• Input employer stop loss characteristics such as benefits, census, large claim information and aggregate claim assessment into David Young system
• Interpret aggregate claim data for input into our rating system, utilizing proper underwriting protocol  
• During claim input, initiate screening of potential claimants of concern to present to the Underwriter, using knowledge of trigger diagnosis codes and clinical referral guidelines
• Maintain quote contingencies and qualifications, TPA’s and PPO networks, as well as ensuring that all plan amendments are correct and up to date
• Prepare and distribute renewal letter notifications
• Participate in Captive renewal calls and biweekly Underwriting meetings
• Maintain renewal spreadsheet for assigned Underwriters

• College Degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4+ years in an underwriting analyst or other underwriting role
• Proven track record of developing and managing a profitable block of business
• Strong mathematical background
• Ability  to handle large volume of work efficiently  and correctly with limited errors
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to be productive independently, yet work in a team environment
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Creativity and problem solving skills a plus.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting 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 not Offered for this Role