We have an opportunity for a Jr. Accountant to join our Berkley Re America team. You will support the function of the Reinsurance Accounting Unit by striving for and achieving consistent results for goals established by the Department Manager. This position will be based in our Stamford, CT office (right across the street from the Metro North train station).  We are open to recent college grads who are technically savvy and open to learn about reinsurance accounting. This position will be abed in our Stamford, CT office.   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, analyze and process premium and loss transactions - Apply cash and manage aged premium receivable and overdue accounts - Creation and application of disbursements in sub-ledger - Production of monthly billing statements - Communicate with Claims and Underwriting Departments to ensure accurate reporting of data - Coordinating assignment of incoming accounts/cash in workflow system (BPMi) Use of workflow system to process receipts, disbursements and premium/loss transactions  

The Manager of Branding and Communications leads corporate branding and communication efforts and is ultimately responsible for the execution of Berkley Industrial Comp’s overall marketing strategy and digital client experiences.    Responsibilities include a broad scope of duties focused on marketing, branding and communication initiatives, as well as external user experience, change management, research, and design.  This role maintains a dedicated attention to marketing/branding content creation, global distribution of communications and brand focused quality control across the organization.   - Key responsibilities involve strategizing, developing, and implementing targeted marketing campaigns to support profitable business development and growth. - Supervisory responsibilities include oversight of two marketing team associates. - Through collaboration with Underwriting and Business Development leaders, identifies industry trends in product and service deliverables to tailor strategically timed marketing efforts focused on branding and communication. - Seeks to enhance the client experience utilizing newly implemented digital/online channels. - Conducts communication audits, seeking to enhance key interactions/touchpoints throughout the client journey. - Develops materials supporting product and service offerings, ensuring the Berkley Industrial Comp brand remains relevant and appealing to key stakeholders. - Responsible for graphic design including maintenance of all existing marketing collateral (company and brand logos, marketing handouts, point of sale, booth systems and digital). - Responsible for content creation and events calendar tied to marketing and sales initiatives. - Responsible for design and execution of social media strategies across selected channels. - Conducts research and develops customer personas. - Manages content updates to Berkley Industrial Comp’s website. Maintains structural development of website pages and component sections including SEO boosters, metadata and site configuration. - Writes, reviews, and publishes company communications, including press releases, company newsletters, collateral materials, forms, user guides as well as other relevant point for view articles that support our market strategy. - Supports the Alternative Market segment operating units in user experience research and design implementation for digital applications including portal environments, chat bot, and global notifications. Key Performance Indicators - Performance for this role will be evaluated across the qualitative performance definitions for Berkley Industrial Comp and W. R. Berkley including: Accountability, Communication, Customer Focus, Flexibility, Innovation and Initiative, and Teamwork and Collaboration.  - Quantitative performance will be measured in alignment with the objectives established within the annual business plan for the marketing department, including the focus areas of: - Metrics associated with Agency Communications/Campaign Management - Effectiveness and outcomes of Communications Audits - Metrics assigned to various change management initiatives - Quality and timeliness of Collateral Development and Management - Final Product Quality Review of Marketing Project Assignments - Effectiveness of Media Relations, Social Media Management and Industry-focused Article Development - Timely and Accurate Preparation of Project Assignments - Implementation and effectiveness of digital application development

We have an opportunity for a Desk Property Adjuster to join our Berkley One team. You will be responsible for quality, timely handling and resolution of minor to moderately complex property claims while delivering exceptional customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all internal and external customers.   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!      This position will be based in our Wilmington, DE office     Key functions include but are not limited to: - Handle first -party personal lines homeowners, claims of minor to moderate complexity as assigned - Manage claims through coverage analysis, investigation, reserving and resolution, and documentation - Identify and address coverage issues, complete investigation to determine cause & exposure, set timely reserves and develop detailed action plans - Select experts and vendor management related to claims - Identify claims where third party liability exists, such as subrogation or workers compensation, and negotiate/settle with the third party - Recover and resell injured goods involved in claims - Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits - Establish validity of claims submitted for payment through coverage research and contact with policyholders, claimants and outside parties - Research and locate additional information and documentation to investigate, evaluate and properly resolve claims - Write denial letters, Reservation of Rights and other correspondence - Proactively manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases

We have an opportunity for a Property Claims Adjuster to join our Berkley One team. You will be responsible for quality handling and resolution of property claims including complex, high exposure claims in a timely, professional manner with emphasis on providing quality service. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling all manner and size of property claims.   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!      This position is fully remote with a company car provided. This role requires driving to visit insureds in their homes in the Denver, CO Metropolitan Area.    Key functions include but are not limited to: - Appropriately manage assigned first party claims through coverage analysis, on site investigation, reserving and resolution - Identify and address coverage issues, complete investigation to determine cause & exposure, set timely reserves and develop detailed action plans - Write fair and equitable estimates in a software program - Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits - Establish validity of claims submitted for payment through investigation, research and contact with policyholders, claimants and outside parties for additional information and documentation to evaluate and properly resolve claims - Write denial letters, Reservation of Rights and other correspondence - Maintain an effective diary system and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures - Pro-actively manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases - Manage Independent Adjusters and experts on select claims - Travel to other states for large losses or catastrophe duty - Establish relationships within the broker community to promote our brand - Other duties as assigned

We have an opportunity for a Property Claims Adjuster to join our Berkley One team. You will be responsible for quality handling and resolution of property claims including complex, high exposure claims in a timely, professional manner with emphasis on providing quality service. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling all manner and size of property claims.   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!      This position is fully remote with a company car provided. This role requires driving to visit insureds in their homes in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.    Key functions include but are not limited to: - Appropriately manage assigned first party claims through coverage analysis, on site investigation, reserving and resolution - Identify and address coverage issues, complete investigation to determine cause & exposure, set timely reserves and develop detailed action plans  - Write fair and equitable estimates in a software program - Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits - Establish validity of claims submitted for payment through investigation, research and contact with policyholders, claimants and outside parties for additional information and documentation to evaluate and properly resolve claims - Write denial letters, Reservation of Rights and other correspondence - Maintain an effective diary system and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures - Pro-actively manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases - Manage Independent Adjusters and experts on select claims - Travel to other states for large losses or catastrophe duty - Establish relationships within the broker community to promote our brand - Other duties as assigned  

Nautilus is seeking an Underwriter III.  We are open to remote candidates for this role.   The Senior Underwriter provides support to the underwriting process, making appropriate decisions within their own underwriting assigned authority levels.  They also review insurance applications and process accounts. We look for our Underwriters to project a professional company image through internal and external customer interaction. - Assesses new and renewal accounts to determine acceptability based upon NIC underwriting guidelines and authority granted. - Reviews new and renewal accounts to verify issuance is in compliance with NIC underwriting guidelines, addresses discrepancies as needed, and enters information into appropriate systems. - Establishes types and limits of coverage to be provided. - Creates, analyzes and interprets data from various systems and underwriting resources. - Responsible for monitoring production, profitability, and maintaining agency relationships. - Collaborates with underwriting team as well as other departments on underwriting philosophy. - Effectively communicates (written/verbal) information to both internal and external customers to ensure our standards of excellence are maintained. - Consults with agency staff to obtain additional information on existing accounts. - Promotes consistency amongst underwriting teams by contributing knowledge and soliciting feedback relative to underwriting philosophy and company goals. - Maintains confidentiality with discretion and integrity with both internal and external information. - Maintains familiarity with state laws and filing requirements within assigned territory to properly transact business within a state. - Consults with underwriting team to determine if reinsurance is needed, and negotiates terms with designated reinsurer companies. - Identifies and recommends changes to policy verbiage when standard text is not appropriate. Seeks manager approval before implementing. - Monitors the amount of insurance in force on a single risk or group of closely related risks. Evaluates possibility of catastrophe losses and takes necessary action, as needed. - Occasionally requested to assist with the development of special programs, underwriting procedures, and educational seminars. - Composes reports and business correspondence such as travel summaries, agendas, and meeting minutes. - Coordinates internal and/or external visits including but not limited to scheduling meetings, confirming staff availability, and arranging meals/entertainment. - Provides guidance and support to less experienced team members within the department. - Travel to agent offices and/or other external events is required. - Performs other duties as assigned. #LI-Remote

Provide support to the underwriting process, making appropriate decisions within your underwriting assigned authority levels. Review insurance applications and process accounts. Project a professional company image through internal and external customer interaction. - Identify and develop plans to expand agency relationships with assigned offices. - Provide analysis and identification of agency staff to develop plans and approaches for building deeper agency relationships. - Assess new and renewal accounts to determine acceptability based on NIC underwriting guidelines and authority granted. - Review new and renewal accounts to verify issuance is in compliance with NIC underwriting guidelines, address discrepancies as needed, and enter information into appropriate systems. - Establish types and limits of coverage to be provided. - Create, analyze, and interpret data from various systems and underwriting resources. - Monitor production, profitability, and maintain agency relationships. - Collaborate with underwriting team as well as other departments on underwriting philosophy. - Effectively communicate (written/verbal) information to both internal and external customers to ensure our standards of excellence are maintained. - Consult with agency staff to obtain additional information on existing accounts. - Promote consistency throughout underwriting teams by contributing knowledge and soliciting feedback relative to underwriting philosophy and company goals. - Maintain confidentiality with discretion and integrity with both internal and external information. - Maintain familiarity with state laws and filing requirements within assigned territory to properly transact business within a state. - Consult with underwriting team to determine if reinsurance is needed and negotiate terms with designated reinsurer companies. - Identify and recommend changes to policy verbiage when standard text is not appropriate. Seek manager approval before implementing. - Monitor the amount of insurance in force on a single risk or group of closely related risks. Evaluate the possibility of catastrophe losses and take necessary action. - Occasionally assist with the development of special programs, underwriting procedures, and educational seminars. - Compose reports and business correspondence such as travel summaries, agendas, and meeting minutes. - Coordinate internal and/or external visits including, but not limited to, scheduling meetings, confirming staff availability, and arranging meals/entertainment. - Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members within the department. - Travel to agent offices and/or other external events is required. - Perform other duties as assigned. #LI-Remote

Verus Specialty Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Assistant that will support our Excess & Surplus lines book of general/excess liability, garage and professional liability business. The Underwriting Assistant (UA) will be responsible for providing Underwriters with technical and clerical support with the information necessary to make prudent underwriting decisions on new business, renewals and endorsements. The UA will support the underwriting life cycle from pre- submission through policy issuance and renewal.   - Identifying key issues in the decision-making process with the guidance from the underwriter. - Identifying and use of appropriate resources that assist in the analytical process; this includes making formal recommendations to underwriters on account management needs. - Ability to identify and evaluate exposures for each risk. - Perform analysis utilizing appropriate information to consider endorsement/account acceptability. - Issuance of premium and non-premium bearing endorsements. - Demonstrates adherence to guidelines which include Underwriting Guidelines and Service Level Agreements. - Ability to follow-up with underwriters and brokers on outstanding information. - Supports day-to-day transactions that support multiple underwriting team members and customers/agency partners. - Develop, maintain and nurture positive working relationships with underwriters, customers, and other business partners to provide an enhanced customer experience (i.e., research and resolve issues, responds to inquiries and questions). - Display a strong sense of urgency, recognizing customer needs. - Ability to apply judgement and present negotiation on more complex accounts and processes. - Quotes accounts within authority limits by reviewing exposures and experience rating, updating account information, rates and adjusts the price. - Examines inspection reports, prior audits, and endorsements, and refer any issues to underwriters. - Ability to effectively manage and balance multiple demands.

Nautilus Insurance Group is looking for a Claims Examiner II with commercial lines experience to join its team.  This role is located on a hybrid schedule in our Scottsdale office, or remotely for a highly qualified candidate.   The Claims Examiner II handles primarily basic, commercial third-party general liability losses in a “paperless” environment.  The assigned caseload may include up to one-half intermediate-level losses.    We look for candidates with a strong customer focus, the ability to communicate clearly and accurately when writing or speaking, and the desire to work as part of team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.   In terms of specific duties, the Claims Examiner II: - Reviews and sets up new loss assignments in a timely manner in compliance with Department guidelines and best practices. - Establishes appropriate initial loss and expense reserves and continues to regularly evaluate the file for adequacy, accuracy and adherence to reserving guidelines. - Analyzes and interprets policy language in conjunction with specific loss facts to reach appropriate coverage decisions. - Drafts frequent coverage correspondence, including reservation of rights and coverage disclaimers in compliance with various state statutes and regulations. - Composes a variety of other detailed correspondence to insureds, claimants, attorneys, agents and Regulatory agencies. - Proactively manages claim files from inception to closure, including identification and investigation of coverage, liability and damage issues, determination and efficient execution of an appropriate plan of action, and prompt, economical file resolution, in compliance with Department guidelines and best practices. - Appropriately and clearly documents all claim file activity, including current strategy, plan of action and exit plan in file notes. - Consistently demonstrates coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation and negotiation skills at a basic and frequently higher level. - Directs and controls the activities and costs of numerous outside vendors including independent adjusters, defense counsel and coverage counsel. - Effectively presents and discusses loss facts and issues in roundtable discussions to peers and members of management. - Composes and transmits in a regular and timely basis Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate. - Manages and monitors file caseload through the use of various resources. - Obtains all required state adjuster licenses and maintain them as required via compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements. - Demonstrated experience working with business users. - Other duties may be assigned. - Occasional participation in projects and initiatives lead by other departments and/or W. R. Berkley companies, including audits, workshops, focus groups, task forces, etc. - Initiates appropriate communication with members of management and other Departments. - Attends internal and external seminars and other training events and provide feedback to peers and/or members of management. #LI-RS1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

Lead and coordinate claim operational reviews of WRBC’s operating units. Communicate and collaborate with corporate level constituents both prior to reviews to obtain relevant information and at the conclusion of reviews to debrief and report results.   Key Functions/Duties of Position: Responsibilities: - Staffing and planning the review (reviews are staffed with claim professionals from WRBC operating units). - Interviewing departmental personnel and senior management. - Coordinating the work of the review team members. - Assessing the practices, procedures, and results of the subject department. - Assessing the effectiveness of the organizational structure, staffing, and management information. - Identifying improvement opportunities and developing potential solutions.  - Coordinating with colleagues in IT, Finance and Underwriting to deliver a unified message to the operating units. - Leading closing meetings and delivering feedback. - Preparing the written report and recommendations. - Following up on implementation of recommendations. - Participating in annual risk assessment to help develop an annual audit plan.

As our VP, Middle Market Regional Underwriting Leader for Georgia state, you'll be responsible and accountable for strategic and operational activities, associated with the management of the BSIG business and the development of new products and programs, program management underwriting, marketing and communications within region.  You'll focus on the state of Georgia as your territory and lead a high performing team of Underwriters to grow the business.  This role will report to BSIG's President and be part of the leadership team.   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: - Develop and ensure effective utilization of monitoring standards to assess financial performance (i.e., line and product profitability analysis, quarterly loss trends, utilization/productivity, etc.)    - Develop long and short-term business strategies to position the company to market the proper products, programs and/or services to the right market segment through responsible market analysis and development activities. - Collaborates with actuarial, claims, finance& IT to support line of business development and maintenance needs. - Perform all staff management functions to support profit, growth and expense management goals. - Be fully integrated with corporate underwriting & product team to ensure appropriate product development, communication and training efforts that are consistent with business strategies, are compatible with systems and operational capacity, and are consistent with BSIG’s profit, growth and retention goals. - Schedule and maintain audit process for underwriting and ensure proper execution of underwriting best practices. - Manage branch submission, quote and bind targets to achieve our financial objectives, optimizing distribution and underwriting resources. - Proactive management of our distribution to ensure we are positioned to achieve our financial objectives. - Identify niche opportunities by staying close to market conditions, understanding changes in the competitive landscape, and generally being a steward and student of the insurance industry.  This will be demonstrated by having a comprehensive understanding/knowledge of the available distribution plant, knowing where expertise lies and how we can partner with that expertise to grow profitably. - Develop annual marketing and business plans to support the achievement of branch annual and five-year objectives. - Ensures active visibility in the local market across sales and underwriting, ensuring the market understands our appetite and capabilities – and that we are aggressively positioned for growth.

This role can be located in any of our three locations - Scottsdale AZ, Richmond VA, or West Chester OH.  It can also be remote.   The role of Executive Underwriter is to provide technical assistance in the Home Office Underwriting Department on special projects, product development, form and endorsement development, underwriting audits, corporate initiatives, training and development and product specific research while also acting as a referral authority, mentor and trainer to the underwriting team.    Specific Duties - Handle account referrals outside of individual underwriter authority - Make sound risk and pricing decisions to drive profitable growth and achieve business objectives - Assist the management team with mentoring and coaching of new associates and less experienced team members - Assist the management team with development and facilitation of technical training classes - Assist the management team in the overall development and communication of underwriting appetite - Assist the management team with developing and refining Underwriting and Pricing Guidelines - Assist the management team in new product development efforts to include initiation, research and implementation of new products as well as product/process enhancements - In coordination with the management team, participate in the development and execution of annual business plans for the division to include a profitable underwriting strategy - Lead research projects on trends impacting our business - Participate in book profitability analyses and corresponding action plan development - Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends and conditions to guide our business and achieve objectives - Lead the Underwriting Audit/Quality Control (QC) process to drive underwriting quality including but not limited to: - Daily review of ‘bound’ new business to confirm the unit is maintaining underwriting integrity - Daily review of ‘declined’ accounts to ensure opportunities are not being missed - Assist in the development of forms and endorsements and lead the coordination with Claims and Legal to finalize wording - Lead and participate in projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership May perform other functions as assigned.     #LI-Remote

The Berkley Mid-Atlantic Executive Sales Underwriter maintains responsibility for underwriting, including growth and profitability, for an individual book of business while also maintaining the sales and territory management functions for that same book of business.  S/he will oversee new business as well as manage a renewal book, including risk selection, pricing, setting terms and conditions as well as handle endorsements, agency requests, loss control, and audits.  Key functions include but are not limited to: - Demonstrate broad knowledge of the business, the marketplace and the company’s overall goals, objectives and performance measures through effective deliver of all products and services - Act as a referral source, within assigned authority, on coverage and pricing - Development of territory game plan and overall strategy in unison with BMAG vision (current and future) - Leveraging who we are, what we do to gain elite partnership with agency and perpetuate agency to top 3 of their carrier line up - Product, Billing, Pricing, Relationship, Service, Claims and Automation issues by vetting problem and then bringing in the applicable partners to resolve - Internal Partnering with BMAG and other WRB companies providing competitor/market intel for product development and collaborating with Sales Peers across the Berkley family of companies offering solutions with everything Berkley

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will focus on leveraging the company’s substantial data assets to deliver actionable and meaningful business insights using analytics, predictive models, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technology background with mid-to-advanced level expertise in data analytics and building (and deploying) predictive models. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the ability to help us deliver next-generation solutions.   This position requires improving and supporting our applications infrastructure, writing code, analyzing data, creating models, creating ad-hoc apps/reports/dashboards, working with both internal and external customers, participating in project management and execution, and leading small individual and team projects. The Advanced Analytics team members are passionate about continuous learning and turning that knowledge into cutting-edge analytical solutions. We strive to deliver innovative analytical solutions that generate tangible business results.   Key functions include but are not limited to the following:   - Develop, test, deploy, and help monitor analytics products and predictive models including data engineering, data analysis, and AI/ML/NLP. - Service the analytical needs of internal and external customers by providing high-value analysis, reports, dashboards, and/or electronic files as needed. - Execute and participate in leading high-value data science projects including defining project deliverables, estimating timelines, estimating expected business value, assigning project tasks, and ensuring efficient execution and proper documentation from ideation through business integration. - Help implement automated solutions to monitor and maintain the performance of the team’s analytical products. Identify when model retraining or new solutions are needed. - Design and execute well-documented experiments to identify novel uses of internal and external data to deliver business value. - Keep up to date with AI and ML best practices as relates to MEC’s initiatives and share key insights with the team. - Help design, evangelize, and continuously improve group best practices. - Conduct formal peer reviews of data science projects from other team members. - Work on cross-functional teams within MEC and across the larger corporation to develop and implement novel analytics and data science solutions. - Provide mentorship to junior team members. - Create and deliver presentations to internal and external customers as needed.

The AVP Actuary is responsible for management and direction of actuarial pricing and product support for Berkley Select. This includes the strategic actuarial leadership for a $200M+ portfolio that centers on Lawyers Professional and Executive Liability for the company.  This position is a key point of contact to Senior Management, internal business units (particularly Underwriting) and external parties. The position is well suited for an experienced ACAS or new FCAS.  Key functions include but are not limited to: - Participates with senior management team at the strategic level to execute goals. - Leads significant actuarial initiatives to grow a profitable business. - Engages business functions with knowledge and expertise to succeed as an organization and differentiate itself. - Works in an Actuarial team environment to support a growing appetite for more sophisticated analytics, strategic insights and practical business guidance to promote profitable growth. - Partners by supporting the business itself and Underwriting in particular by providing actuarial support for new products, rate filings, profitability analyses, key metrics, etc. - Reviews existing products/rate plans once a year with an eye toward: changing rates, rating formulas and/or factors; consolidate plans across legal entities or eliminate plans as appropriate.  - Creates innovative strategies for pricing and rating. - Supports compliance department in the submission of filings to state departments, helping to ensure their ultimate approval and implementation. - Provides support for the actuarial team in Reserving, quarterly Closing, Statutory accounting, and other Accounting/Finance needs. - Creates innovative strategies for Reserving, Reporting and support for Finance. - Could manage staff both directly as well as indirectly.

The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Controller. This position will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial information, reporting and analysis.  This position will also be involved in budgeting, reporting and compliance, and audits. The Senior Accountant must possess a solid knowledge of accounting and GAAP reporting, pay close attention to detail.  The candidate must display integrity and have a desire for professional growth.   - Maintain monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation, research outstanding items and variances. - Prepare quarterly statistical & tax reporting compliance with state regulations. - Reconcile data to the general ledger and automated journal entries. - Assist in Sarbanes Oxley testing and submission. - Provide reports and support items per external auditors’ requests. - Assist with compilation of Quarterly CFO Narrative Report data and charts. - Assist with ad hoc projects as business Personal Property Rendition reports for CO and HCAD. - Assist with quarterly journal entries. - Dashboard Reporting. - Participate and assist with budgeting process. - Prepare Schedule P quarterly. - Prepare insured financial reviews providing analysis and commentary, including recommendations. - Special projects as assigned by management.

The accountant uses independent thinking, relying on personal judgment, training and experience to execute daily functions and to make recommendations on activities that support the finance department. Reporting to the Operating Unit Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant will be involved in all accounting and reporting functions as well as financial projects. The incumbent is integral to the finance department and is responsible for the accurate processing and preparation of monthly/quarterly financial data in support of the financial close.  This position requires satisfactory completion of daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks, which include cash application, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions and settlement, and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of data in the general ledger.  This position will direct SOX activities as assistant coordinator of the program for the organization.   - Responsible for supporting accounts receivable activities including billing and payments, reconciliations, and researching and resolving discrepancies with brokers, insureds and other departments as needed. - Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing procedures including managing the monthly calendar, preparing and uploading journal entries and ensuring that deadlines are met, timely and accurately. - Preparation and processing of accounts payable and coordinating with internal and external parties. - Reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts and resolving variances. - Validation and reconciliation of all monthly insurance activity for premiums, claims, and reinsurance. - Process affiliated intercompany journal entries and variances and coordinate activities with other OUs as needed. - Prepare monthly expense analysis and research inconsistencies as they arise. - Assist with accumulating data for regulatory and statutory filings including preparation of statutory schedules P and F. - Develop process documentation and process enhancements including soundness of internal controls. - Work with the CFO in preparation of reports and completion of the quarterly CFO package. - Monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures and participate in the preparation and coordination of SOX and audit related activities. - Collaborate in audits conducted by external public accountants, state regulatory examiners and parent company auditors. - Apprise the CFO of any issues that may impact timely and accurate financial reporting. - Test and validate various system updates/changes that impact the Finance area. - Assist with preparation of the annual corporate budget and operating plan. - Investigate, resolve, and document accounting discrepancies. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parent and affiliate company personnel. - Perform other duties as assigned, including ad-hoc analysis and support for special projects as needed. - May perform other functions as assigned

As a Senior Claims Representative, you will be responsible for the investigation, evaluation, mitigation and resolution of an inventory of lost time and catastrophic workers’ compensation injury claims in multiple jurisdictions.   - Investigate workers’ compensation claims by interviewing injured workers, witnesses, and policyholders to verify coverage and determine compensability and benefits due - Calculate and set timely financial reserves and proactively manage reserve adequacy throughout claim lifecycle - Record and code injured worker demographics, job information and accident information in company’s claims management system and files necessary forms with state regulatory agencies - Issue timely payments to injured workers, medical providers and service vendors - Coordinate and actively manage medical treatment of injured workers to ensure timely rehabilitation - Negotiate settlements of claims within designated authority with injured workers and attorneys - Serve as the team’s subject matter expert of the Workers’ Compensation Act, adjudication process, and regulatory compliance framework in assigned jurisdictions - Identify and manage subrogation, Second Injury Fund and joint coverage recovery opportunities - Regularly communicate claim activity and status updates to policyholders, injured workers and other interested parties in a professional, thoughtful and tactful manner - Notify management and develop reports for large exposure claims and comply with reinsurance reporting requirements - Manage the claims litigation process to ensure timely and cost-effective claims resolution - Monitor the expenses and effectiveness of managed care and investigation vendors - Periodically travel to attend hearings, conferences and training sessions - Attend and participate in claim file reviews with management and defense attorneys - Coordinate and lead special projects or processes as assigned by management - Assists with oversight and supervisory duties when the team supervisor is unavailable or as assigned by supervisor - Support management with training and staff development - Support management with vendor management activities - Continuously strives to improve our product and business results through innovation - Obtain and maintain adjuster license(s) in assigned jurisdictions

In this role, you will manage your assigned underwriting territory in the upper Midwest to achieve profitable growth, including underwriting new business, renewals, endorsements and other transactions.  Identify new business opportunities and manage agency relationships. - Develop relationships and educate agents within agency plant to maximize opportunities and achieve profitable growth. - Initiate outbound calls to agencies to identify sales opportunities and collect agent intelligence. - Achieve new business premium, renewal premium retention and rate change objectives. - Within company guidelines and granted underwriting authority, evaluate new and renewal account information to determine risk acceptability, terms / conditions to be quoted, and pricing. - Make sound risk and pricing decisions that achieve profitable loss ratios. - Maintain underwriting quality score of 90% or greater. Document underwriting file to support acceptability and pricing in accordance with company guidelines. - Achieve customer service standards, including established objectives for: - New business quote turnaround - Renewal quotes - Endorsement, cancellation, audits and other transactions - Policy issuance - Provide detailed issuance instructions to ensure policy is delivered consistent with quoted terms and conditions and in accordance with established guidelines relative to policy construction. - Review mid-term endorsement requests for acceptability and provide instructions for processing. - Evaluate premium audit referrals to determine class acceptability and/or appropriateness of current exposure base. Adjust current term with acceptable changes to ensure company gets timely payment of adequate premium. - Order and review inspections to confirm accounts written are consistent with preliminary underwriting information and takes action when the inspection reveals unacceptable risk characteristics. - Assist with training, mentoring and coaching of less experienced team members. - Determine if facultative reinsurance is needed and if so, factor reinsurance cost in gross pricing, complete cession procedures; documentation file, and follow established workflow procedure to ensure proper reporting / accounting. - Utilize various underwriting tools to: - Determine acceptable risk characteristics - Determine accurate exposure classifications - Set adequate property limits to accomplish appropriate insurance to value - Rate and quote business to agents - Support other underwriters as assigned when the other underwriter is traveling or out on vacation / sick time. #LI-Remote

Regional  Distribution  Executives  serve  as  brand  ambassadors  to  prospective  and  existing  production  partners. They  work  closely  with  business  development  underwriters,  small  business  underwriters,  the  marketing  & communications  team,  sister  companies,  and  others  to  drive  awareness  of  Berkley  Aspire’s  value  proposition, business  model,  underwriting  appetite,  and  product  portfolio.  Through  their  knowledge,  contacts,  agent/broker visits,  representation  of  Aspire  at  trade  shows  and  industry  events,  and  digital  outreach,  Regional  Distribution Executives  are  responsible  for  promoting  Aspire,  increasing  the  consistent  flow  of  quality  submissions,  and increasing the volume of profitable premium.   A Regional Distribution Executive has responsibility for a defined geographic area or distribution vertical. Success in  this  role  is  driven  by  the  ability  to  form  and  strengthen  strategic  relationships;  sales  and  analytic  skills;  a willingness to travel; a command of commercial insurance industry trends and dynamics; the ability to clearly and succinctly describe the competitive advantages of Aspire; collaborative skills and someone committed to being a dependable,   selfless   teammate;   an   attention   to   detail;   entrepreneurial   spirit;   receptivity   to   new   ideas; improvisational skills; and, demonstrated ability to be relentless and accountable when following-up.   Key Functions and Duties - Communicating – in writing, in person, remotely - with appointed agents about new products, product extensions, and product launches. - Strengthening relationships with appointed agents. - Identifying affinity marketing and/or alternative distribution sales opportunities. - Collaborating with underwriters, the marketing team, the executive leadership team and sister companies. - Encouraging agents to submit opportunities consistent with our underwriting appetite to Aspire. - Driving profitable premium growth across all distribution segments/verticals. - Representing Aspire at meetings with production partners and industry conferences and trade shows. - Recommending new tactics and strategies for promoting Aspire and our product portfolio. - Formulating distribution strategies for each state and maintaining state-based roadmaps and relationship maps for key accounts. - Providing actionable feedback, business intelligence (i.e., competitors, threats to the business, coverage gaps, rate trends, emerging markets, etc.), and “voice of the customer” insights to the VP of Marketing, Sales & Distribution, the executive leadership team, business development underwriters, and others.