Berkley Asset Protection was established in 2008 to deliver the industry’s most complete and high-quality portfolio of specialized insurance products and services to protect fine art, jewelry and other high-value personal and commercial assets. We support the market through close partnerships with an established distribution network of retail and wholesale insurance professionals. Our brokers and agents cater to a global base of clients in a variety of environments, including private and corporate art collections, museums, galleries, and exhibition, jewelry wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers, along with those who work with collectibles, currencies, securities, and other high-value assets. Our claims and loss control operation is the undisputed gold standard for the entire fine art and jewelry insurance industry.  

 

This position will be based in one of our offices:

• New York, NY (Midtown)
• Appleton, WI
• West Hartford, CT 

We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

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The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

As a Jewelers Block Underwriter for our team, you will be responsible for transactional underwriting and functions associated with underwriting risks on behalf of Berkley Asset Protection, with a focus in the jewelry space. If you bring a solid underwriting foundation, we are open to train you in the jewelery block business.

 

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:

• Manage book of business as it grows ensuring high quality and profitability of business
• Review and approve new business, endorsements and renewals that fall within underwriting authority and company guidelines; refer risks that fall outside authority or guidelines
• Review risk management reports to identify and recommend risk management solutions and requirements
• Provide pro-active quote coaching for agents on new business submissions; align and convert referred accounts to new business
• Recommend service and risk management solutions at new line and other points of the underwriting transaction with agent/broker
• Anticipate insured and agent needs and find service solutions
• Collaborate with Distribution, Marketing and Customer Service colleagues to ensure alignment and a consistent customer experience
• Work closely with management to implement new innovative solutions to workflow and processing
  10-25% nationwide travel

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years underwriting experience; will train in jewelery block
• Strong oral and written communication skills, displaying a positive attitude
• Detail orientation with initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work with team members at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel, as needed 
   

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 including:

• Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, 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.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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