Berkley Regional Shared Services (BRSS) is the service provider for the Regional Segment of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations across the United States, BRSS provides insurance service support to our six Regional Segment companies, allowing them to focus on their unique competitive advantages and differentiators within their local marketplaces. BRSS’s wide reach ensures that ideas and opinions are considered at every level of the organization to guarantee we find the best solutions possible.  

 

Driven by a commitment to collaboration, BRSS partners with our customers and Operating Units by providing comprehensive solutions that not only address the challenge at hand, but proactively plan for the “What’s Next” in our industry and beyond.  Our mission is to drive transformation and provide exceptional capabilities and service to the operating units. BRSS generates meaningful and measurable value by delivering insights for our customers, partners, and shareholders using data and analytics. 

 

Our vision is to enable operating unit profit and growth objectives by designing and delivering scalable solutions.

 

With a culture centered on innovation and service stewardship, BRSS stands as a community of leaders with eyes toward the future -- leaders who truly care about growing not only their team members, but themselves, and take pride in their employees who shine.  BRSS offers endless ways to get involved and have the chance to grow your career into a wide range of roles. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technology and service solutions.  

 

This role will be based in our Urbandale office.  We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.  

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer. #LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRID

 

The Regional Rating Manager is responsible for the management of the rating team supporting multiple locations and operating units. The responsibilities include management of staff and resources to produce results which meet or exceed departmental and corporate goals. Drive the organization to strive for continuous process improvement and create a positive atmosphere of a can-do attitude to provide superior service.  Develop the strategic direction for the department and lead or participate in various departmental and corporate initiatives.

 

What you can expect:  

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll count on you to:

• Direct management of Rating Supervisor and experienced rating team members
• Staff management includes but is not limited to hiring, coaching, training, mentoring, and performance appraisals
• Manage with the use of team meetings, reports, budgets, etc.
• Contribute to Regional Operating Unit success by implementing departmental and individual staff goals that tie to corporate goals, measuring results, rewarding achievements or taking corrective action as necessary
• Resource management, scheduling and distribution of work
• Develop and use work management tools to facilitate efficient processes and procedures
• Support other departments by providing technical expertise
• Work in conjunction with the Regional Quality Review & Compliance Manager to facilitate team training and technical developmental needs
• Work in conjunction with the BPO Engagement Owner to facilitate knowledge transfers, monitor KPI performance, and address performance concerns as needed
• Provide technical support for product development, system enhancements and system bug resolution
• Maintain strong working relationships and communication channels with all business partners. Participate in Underwriting meetings and agency meetings when appropriate
• Responsible for understanding commercial lines rating, coverage’s, products and related processes and workflows
• Create a positive work environment and a culture of continuous process improvement/innovation.
• Keeps abreast of industry developments, particularly those which impact his or her area(s) of responsibility
• Understands the business, vision, strategy, guiding principles and other factors that affect Operating Unit success
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of software applications supporting the Regional Rating Team  

What you need to have:

• 3 to 5 years related experience as follows:
  • 3 – 5 years of commercial insurance rating experience in multiple lines of business
  • 1 – 3 years of Supervisory and/or Management experience
• Proficient in insurance software systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to lead change with a sense of urgency

What makes you stand out:

• Bachelors degree
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to manage multiple, complex assignments and competing priorities
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous and dynamic environment
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions

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