Berkley Accident and Health is a risk management company that designs innovative solutions to address the unique challenges of each client. With our entrepreneurial culture and a strong emphasis on analytics, we can help employers better manage their risk. We offer a broad range of products, including employer stop loss, benefit captives, provider stop loss, HMO reinsurance, and specialty accident. The key to Berkley’s success is our nimble approach to risk – our ability to quickly understand, think through, and devise a plan that addresses each client’s challenges, coupled with the strong backing of a Fortune 500 company. Our parent company, W. R. Berkley Corporation, is one of the largest and best managed property/casualty insurers in the United States.

 

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We have an opportunity for a Sr. Underwriter, Specialty Accident to join our Berkley Accident and Health team!  You will be responsible for the Specialty Accident underwriting results for the Midwest/Western region, including new business production, account retention, underwriting margin and book profitability targets.  We offer a full range of Accident protection, including Business Travel, Student, Participant, Intercollegiate Sports, Healthcare Occupational, On-Demand, and more.

 

We have a welcoming culture valuing our employees – we trademarked the phrase Everything Counts, Everyone Matters® to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!   

 

Key functions include but are not limited to:

• Directly accountable for the Specialty Accident underwriting results for the Midwest/Western region, including new business production, account retention, underwriting margin and book profitability targets
• Exhibit and maintain high standards for underwriting, including risk selection, pricing performance, and account documentation
• Ensure compliance with underwriting best practices and guidelines, ensuring they are implemented appropriately and consistently across the book of business
• Partner with Regional Sales Manager to:
  • Develop new distribution relationships in the Midwe3st/Western region
  • Develop and execute regional territory plan in order to establish and meet sales and underwriting goals
  • Manage workflow between underwriting and distribution to meet service level expectations, market expectations and brand promise   
• Deliver best-in-market service to our distribution partners without sacrificing profitability 
• Provide insight into continued development of automated and integrated underwriting administrative platform
• Partner with operations/systems to develop and implement process and service improvement plans
• Develop knowledge of and comfort with the full suite of A&H products, able to represent them all in your marketplace
• Work on special projects as assigned

 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Accident & Health (A&H) underwriting experience: any mix within the  participant accident, corporate accident (business travel accident), intercollegiate sports (student accident) preferred
• An analytical mind. You love to dive into the details of an account in order to craft pricing and coverage that meet underwriting guidelines, profitability models and customer needs
• Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of our customers, both insureds and their agents alike; you will be an excellent, pro-active advocate for Berkley A&H customers and are passionate about their brand experience
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; your communication style is flexible to the situation; you communicate clearly and with a purpose
• Calm under pressure; you have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks
• You have a strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure
• A strong customer service bias; you want to get to yes; you are known for your super responsiveness; you can say no and preserve your relationships
• Natural curiosity; you love learning how things work and you are always looking for innovative improvements
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products and policy management and underwriting systems

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: $110,000 - $135,000
• 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.

The application window for this role is estimated to be open through 7/31/2025, but may be extended if necessary, please submit your application as soon as possible prior to 7/31/2025.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

BAH Sr. Underwriter Specialty Risk