Berkley Aspire is passionate about making excess and surplus lines business easy to transact.  We differentiate ourselves by continually innovating to bring market-leading technology and services to our agents and their clients. 

 

From direct bill with installments, to not requiring renewal applications for 80% of our small business policies, we focus on making it easy, expeditious, and efficient for agents and consumers.

 

Berkley Aspire writes from small, minimum premium, policies to accounts over six figures.  We offer General Liability, Property, Inland Marine and Excess policies through Berkley appointed agencies in 49 states.

 

Benefit Highlights
• Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well-being. Our flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day means you can balance work and life like a pro.
• Our Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up, and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, and more. Plus, we offer a 401(k) program, profit-sharing program, and stock purchase plan – investing in your future has never been so rewarding.
• We've got you covered with competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Plus, you get paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time – because giving back to the community is important to us at Aspire!
• Come grow with us! Level up with company sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams. We have many internal promotional growth opportunities – because we believe in growing together.
• We believe in working hard and playing hard. We embrace team building and are enthusiastic about sponsoring fun activities inside and outside of the office. Our Plum Benefits program gives you cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts – it's like a VIP pass to fun.

 

www.berkleyaspire.com

This role can be based in either of our Scottsdale, AZ, West Chester, OH or Glen Allen, VA locations.  You'll oversee design, build-out and implementation of designated projects, including those supporting: our transition to new tech platforms, increased alignment with other WRB operating units, improved efficiency in our processes, an array of areas in need of attention as a result of Aspire’s rapid growth over the last few years.  This person will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful and smooth implementation of new capabilities.

 

Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects, often including a “hands on” approach with the work involved. Expect frequent communication and collaboration with upper management regarding status of projects and work to be done.  The main focus of this role is on operational improvements and execution, especially in areas that directly impact our productivity and profitability.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, a self-starter, organized, and has a positive outlook, along with a natural drive to grow, problem solve and think outside the box.  The successful candidate will have strong collaboration skills to work with all levels of the company and the ability to handle multiple assignments within a professional working environment, and to add value across different types of projects. 

Must possess a sense of ownership and be accountable for their work.

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.
• Strong project management instincts, with ability to roll sleeves up/get things done.
• Able to manage jobs as they come up, in support of all Aspire, especially Implementation Lead, Marketplace and Customer Service Center.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business needs around each project
• Work proactively across the Aspire to uncover areas of potential improvement and offer potential solutions.
• Develop relationships internally through a consistent effort to add value, being dependable and accountable.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Continuously monitors and notes risks and issues as they arise and elevates them to management.

 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 3+ years of insurance industry experience required.
• Excess and Surplus lines background helpful.
• Underwriting experience and/or prior project management experience beneficial.

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 which for this role includes:

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. This role will be eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role