Berkley One is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.

 

Why Join Us?
At Berkley One, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reimagining personal insurance. We’re building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.

 

What We Value

• A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

Join us in creating a new standard in personal insurance—where protection meets possibility.

 

This role will be based in our Chicago, IL office.  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 Sales Associate, you will be responsible for executing Berkley One’s agency management strategies to meet or exceed growth and profit targets. We'll trust you to have a deep expertise in selling our products and services to customers including agents, brokers and insureds. You'll have the responsibility to serve as a resource to peers by providing agent coaching and handles our most complex customers.

 

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:

• Be the first on the scene working on Berkley One’s largest and most complex accounts to understand the goals of the submission
• Execute campaigns with marketing team to help our agency partners grow their book of business
• Consult and assist agency partners with how to optimize the rate for customers, understand our target market and find creative ways to approach an account
• Innovate with the team and larger organization to effect the changes you want to see whether it be in the day to day or larger organization priorities
• Identify the accounts we want in our portfolio using cutting edge technology models and proactively go after them with your influence skills
• Collaborate with the distribution team to drive new business, round out prospects and upsell coverage options

What you need to have:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of successful agency management experience at a high net worth Personal Lines carrier or equivalent experience contributing at an insurance agency. 
• Collaboration with a high performing marketing/sales team in a high growth, fast paced environment. You are an outstanding team member and task oriented
• You can easily form relationships and talk to anyone.  You will be an ardent, pro-active advocate for Berkley One customers and are passionate about their brand experience
• Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of our customers, both insureds and their agents alike.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Your communication style is flexible to the situation. You communicate clearly and with a purpose
• A love of process and optimization. You are excited about the opportunity to experiment with building the Berkley One brand and telling the Berkley One story across multiple channels
• Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• You have a strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure
• Natural curiosity. You love learning how things work and you are always looking for innovative improvements

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 which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 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