W.R. Berkley Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company is made up of dedicated and passionate people committed to delivering the highest quality insurance products and services to specialized markets worldwide.

 

Berkley Global Underwriters provides the international infrastructure to support Berkley’s Operating Units, their agents/brokers, and multinational insureds to facilitate local admitted policies compliantly around the globe as part of an integrated global insurance solution.

 

Our culture is one of innovation, creativity and teamwork. Our team is highly motivated, passionate about our business, and deeply experienced in developing and delivering product and service solutions in the global marketplace. You will join a highly respected team of experienced, successful professionals with deep expertise in this market.

 

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

 

Berkley Global Underwriters professionals respond to the unique challenges posed by the needs of our multinational customers.  We are looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team.

 

The Business Analyst is a key contributor within Berkley Global Underwriters (BGU), responsible for supporting, maintaining, and continuously improving BGU’s global service platform. This role focuses on analyzing system issues, documenting and prioritizing defects, and partnering with technology teams to implement enhancements that improve stability, functionality, and user experience. While the primary focus is platform support and optimization, the Business Analyst may also contribute to other BGU initiatives, providing analytical and process support across the organization as priorities evolve. The position collaborates with operating units—including Underwriting, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Actuarial, and Technology—to ensure solutions remain aligned with business needs and operational objectives.

 

Under the direction the SVP, Berkley Global Underwriters:

• Translate business needs into actional system requirements by gathering, analyzing, and documenting functional and system specifications that align with operational goals and platform usability.
• Lead testing and validation activities including early QC validation of defect resolutions, full UAT testing, and function validation with business stakeholders to ensure solutions work as intended.
• Maintain system integrity by applying and updating business rules, revising user training manuals as needed, and participating in the annual Disaster Recovery process.
• Support day-to-day platform operations by assisting internal and external users, providing system access to new users, and delivering training to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Collaborate with vendor and technology department to identify, test, and close defect items while meeting established service standards.
• Conduct weekly issue review calls with the vendor to discuss reported issues and provide guidance on remediation steps.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing workflows, recommending enhancements, and ensuring system changes meet regulatory, operational, and quality expectations.
• Provide clear, timely communication to stakeholders regarding system changes, issue statuses, and upcoming enhancements to ensure consistent alignment and expectations.
• Contribute to broader BGU projects by analyzing operational workflows, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting the design and validation of updated processes that enhance overall service performance.

Education and experience Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of insurance business analysis experience with strong understanding of underwriting, claims, policy administration, and related processes.
• Technical proficiency with insurance platforms and comfort with data analysis and root cause investigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Qualifications

 

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement; consistently identifies opportunities to enhance processes and drive efficiency‑focused improvements.
• Curiosity and willingness to challenge assumptions; asks insightful questions and validates information to uncover root causes and stronger solutions.
• Ownership and accountability for deliverables; ensures work is accurate, timely, and completed with reliable follow‑through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; remains organized and adaptable while balancing competing tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Relationship building; demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships that support collaboration and shared success.
• Communication skills; conveys ideas clearly through strong verbal and written communication tailored to diverse audiences.
• Technical and business acumen; applies a solid understanding of technical concepts and business principles to support sound decision‑making and operational excellence.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:
• Base Salary Range: 65k-$100k Depending on experience
• 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