Preferred Employers Insurance, A Berkley Company specializes in providing workers’ compensation insurance to California business owners. The company serves three major client segments: Small Business Owners, Mid-Larger Businesses and Group Association Members (Programs). The company’s distribution partners (agents & brokers) number 400+ locations throughout the state. Preferred serves 10,000 policyholders and provides medical claims handling and claims management for policyholders as needed to care for injured workers. The company is rated A+ Superior by industry-rating organization, AM Best & Company.

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

The Production Underwriter Trainee is responsible for learning risk evaluation including selection and retention of new and existing business in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy.  The Production Underwriter Trainee will gain a working knowledge of agency relationship management, as well as an understanding of company growth and profitability objectives.  The Production Underwriter Trainee should be a team player and have the ability to grasps concepts.

 

Key functions include but are not limited to:

• Achieves a working knowledge of new business selection and evaluation of renewal accounts in accordance with company underwriting philosophy, established authority parameters, as well as written/verbal procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous attitude with agents. Responds quickly and ethically to all requests/issues.  Delivers on promises and promises only what can be delivered.
• Provides accurate and thorough education to agents about the company’s risk selection philosophy and pricing guidelines.
• Occasionally travels to agencies with other senior staff members.
• Achieves a working knowledge of claims activity, loss control surveys, and inspection reports for existing policies, handling as required.
• Assists in resolving policy related issues where appropriate.
• Achieves a working knowledge of the appropriate course of action for policy changes, delegating to underwriting and/or processing assistants for handling.

• BA/BS degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in a professional environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, decision-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong automation skills including MS Office products
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $57,000-$74,000
• Benefits: Health, Dental, 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.