Berkley North Pacific is rooted in the Pacific Northwest offering personalized commercial insurance solutions through collaborative efforts for ultimate customer experience. We do this by empowering our people and being 100% customer obsessed. Additionally, we offer the reassurance to our customers that their insurance investment is sound, as we are backed by the resources of a Fortune 500 company, W. R. Berkley Corporation.

 

At BNP we believe in our core values of Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, and Innovation.  We recognize our employees for their outstanding performance in establishing a workplace where employees can thrive, enjoy their work, and help our company grow. 

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.   

As an Underwriting Assistant, you will be instrumetal in the achievement of company growth and profitability goals by performing a wide variety of underwriting and underwriting support tasks. You'll underwrite both new and renewal commercial property/casualty accounts or prepare quotes (within your  authority level) by examining information provided in the application, related documents and resources to determine the risk acceptability and pricing.  You'll consult our agent partners and various sources for additional information when necessary.  You will then forward to Processing Team for rating.  We'll trust you to route risk-involved matters that are beyond assigned authority to Underwriter for evaluation. 

 

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:

• Evaluate renewal commercial property/casualty accounts and endorsements, within authority level, by reviewing updated account information, claims experience, risk management surveys, risk acceptability and pricing.  Consult agents for additional information when necessary.  Forward to Processing team for rating.
• Develop and maintain professional, productive working relationships with agency force to encourage profitability, growth and good understanding of our Company’s pricing and risk selection philosophy.  Assist agents with questions regarding accounts.
• Review incoming correspondence to determine proper procedural action.  Maintain established department service and quality standards.
• Assist Underwriters with accounts exceeding the Underwriting Assistant's authority level.  This may include updating information, completing worksheets, contacting the agent for information, and/or performing general underwriting of the account for the Underwriter's review and approval.

What you need to have:

• Two years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Ability to accurately keyboard and utilize multiple computer systems
• Identify and interpret a variety of insurance documents and forms
• Accurately complete highly detailed work with minimal errors
• Perform multiple duties and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Respond professionally to customer inquiries

What makes you stand out:

• Commercial rating experience desired
• Advanced insurance education desired, e.g., INS, AU, CPCU, etc
• Prioritize and organize assigned tasks

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