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.

We are a rapidly expanding division of the W. R. Berkley Corporation looking to add a motivated self-starter to our Environmental team.

 

The Environmental Underwriter I will bring extensive operational and service experience working on a high-volume renewal book directly with agents and brokers.

As a core member of this new team, you will work closely with the underwriters in developing managing and maintaining systems, process and procedures in support of our overall retention goals. Additionally, you will be responsible for automatic renewal processes and cross training operational staff to assist in this function.

 

Further opportunity exists to develop some direct new business underwriting in support of the main book of business.

• Development and management of renewal business processes and broker/agent relationships.
• Quotes and binds new and renewal business under the supervision of management.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
• Ability to take on special projects as needed to advance underwriting knowledge across underwriting departments.
• Consults with Environmental department on territorial expertise regarding market conditions, trends, and state-specific nuances that may impact underwriting.
• Effectively communicates (written/verbal) information to both internal and external customers to ensure our standards of excellence are maintained.
• Maintains an acceptable renewal retention and underwriting profit.
• Adherence to Berkley Specialty Excess underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
• Participates in internal company training and continuing education.
• Manage ad hoc projects as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide support to the underwriting audit process.
• Act as a role model promoting the company brand and culture.
• Assist with special projects and tasks, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel, as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent insurance experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of environmental insurance underwriting experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability manage deadlines and volumes effectively.
• Proven track record of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed showing personal accountability and proactive approach to job responsibilities.
• Ability to be decisive, to multi-task, and to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Must be a collaborative team player and ability to relate and communicate with all members of the organization.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 not Offered for this Role