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 an Underwriting Analyst to join our Berkley Accident and Health team!  You will be responsible for the set up of new and renewal prospects for the Captive Underwriters, as well as performing all other necessary functions required to underwrite the prospect and/or renewal.  This individual will also be involved in the implementation of materials required for issuance and sold case processing.

 

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:

• Review RFP’s an underwriting files to ensure the data is complete an accurate
• Input employer stop loss characteristics such as benefits, census, large claim information and aggregate claim assessment into David Young system
• Maintain quote qualifications and competitive rates
• Prepare and distribute renewal letter notifications
• Participate in Captive renewal calls and biweekly Underwriting meetings
• Maintain renewal spreadsheet for assigned Underwriters
• Ability to manage, maintain and handle assignments as warranted
• Accurately document files 
• Sold case preparation and issuance of applications

• Associates/Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years working in a stop loss environment
• Experience and knowledge of David Young Underwriting System or similar system
• Knowledge of employer Stop Loss products, including contract terms and RFP data interpretation
• Proven track record of developing, managing and underwriting a profitable block of business
• Strong mathematical background
• Ability to handle large volume of work efficiently and correctly with limited errors
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to be productive independently, yet work in a team environment
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Creativity and problem-solving skills a plus

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: $60,000 - $70,000
• 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.