Under limited supervision, investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and resolves litigated and non-litigated bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury, and/or professional liability claims of high exposure and complexity.   - Analyze coverage, identify coverage issues, and prepare coverage letters for supervisor approval. - Investigate and evaluate liability. - Investigate and evaluate damages. - Manage litigation by assigning counsel from the approved panel where applicable, establish litigation plan and budget, coordinate with defense counsel, and continuously review the potential for resolution. - Establish timely reserves within authority and re-evaluate throughout the life of...

The Sales Executive role will require regional coordination with and accountability to the Regional Vice President.  In this capacity, works with the Regional Vice President, to ensure that results for each product, program, and/or service support overall profitability, growth and retention of business, and that each is consistent with all related underwriting initiatives.  This position will be responsible for the management of existing producers, as well as identifying and developing new producers.   Key functions include but are not limited to the...

The Sr. ITGRC Analyst - Issues Management reports to the Sr. Director of IT GRC and is located in either Urbandale, Iowa, Wilmington, Delaware, or remote would be available for the right candidate. This is an exciting role for a dynamic GRC professional to become an integral part of a global Fortune 400 (W.R. Berkley) Governance Risk and Compliance program’s operational activities. This role may be filled at the Manager level based on the one’s ability to be a thought-leader, highly qualified subject matter expert, and hands-on professional with the experience and know-how needed to guide and accelerate their respective program. This position entails day-to-day operations of the...

The Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal Excess Casualty business.   - Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines. - Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit. - Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance. - Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships. - Participates in all internal company training and continuing education. - Remains current on product releases as it pertains to line of business. - Leads strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%). - Management and development of...

The Casualty Claims Team is looking for an experienced Commerical Auto and Casualty Claims Representative to investigate, evaluate, reserve, negotiate and resolve GL (both injury and property damage) and Auto bodily injury and Property Damage claims in multiple jurisdictions and in accordance with Best Practices.  Provide quality claim handling and superior customer service on assigned claims, while engaging in indemnity & expense management.  Promptly manage claims by completing essential functions including contacts, investigation, damages development, evaluation, reserving, and disposition.  Position routinely handles claims...

This is an exempt staff position involved in data and application development on the IT team. This position will report to and work closely with the AVP of IT and the business to support the strategic vision for bringing together application solutions for underwriting and workflow and data analysis. Critical thinking and analytical mindset are central for this role.   - Architect and lead the design process related to functions and applications that support workflow in the underwriting department. - Directly work with IT teams and underwriters to develop, support, and maintain application tools that leverage data structures in the data warehouse. - Work regularly with underwriting leadership to enhance and fine...

The Information Security Architecture Manager at BTS is entrusted with a critical role in sculpting our Global Information Security Architecture framework. This leadership role demands a hands-on approach in the architectural design, strategic implementation, and management of security technologies and processes across various technology platforms. This role is integral in ensuring alignment with the overarching Global Information Security Strategy at WRBC.This role is designed for a visionary leader eager to drive the future of information security architecture at a global scale, ensuring the protection and resilience of Berkley...

This Senior Accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely execution of various processes including the preparation of journal entries, financial and business analytics, management exhibits and reconciliations.   - Support various aspects of the accounting and reporting processes by collaborating with teammates to prepare, review, and analyze financial results and statements. - Demonstrate the use of sound judgement in the decision-making process. -

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Team Our key risk management aim is to maximize Berkley’s return on capital over the long term for an acceptable level of risk. This requires regular interaction with senior management both in corporate and our business units. The ERM team comprises ERM actuaries and catastrophe modelers responsible for identification, quantification and reporting on insurance, investment, credit and operational risks. The ERM team is a corporate function at Berkley’s headquarters in Greenwich, CT.   The RoleThe successful candidate will play a pivotal role in a variety of projects with a focus on casualty accumulation, catastrophe modeling, and...

As an Executive Technology Underwriter, you’ll be responsible for the management and growth of an assigned book of business as well as the acquisition of new business with a focus on Technology Middle Market insurance customers.  We will rely on you to analyze customers’ business information and claims history, monitor clients’ activities to change the policies as risks evolve.  You’ll evaluate acceptability of individual risks and determine overall acceptability of risk, coverage terms and pricing to achieve company profit objectives.  You’ll work with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships while also ensuring compliance with company...

The Chief Underwriting Officer is responsible for the underwriting results of Acadia Insurance. The CUO supports the organization in developing and implementing strategic and tactical actions that support profitable growth and the realization of our vision to be a favorite risk partner by both insurance distributors and business owners. Key functions will include but are not limited to:    - Works with Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial and Shared Services to identify...

The AVP, Line of Business is a key member of the Corporate Underwriting team and is responsible for portfolio management, including strategy around growth, profitability, and managing forms, rules, rates, and filings that fall within an assigned line of business.  The role also includes similar duties for one or more industries.  The role will provide strategy and direction to field underwriting activities and be accountable for profit and loss within the assigned lines of business and industries.  This role reports directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer.  

Responsible for the management and growth of assigned book of business and acquisition of new business. Evaluates acceptability of individual risks and determines terms, conditions and pricing to achieve company profit objectives. Works with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships and to ensure compliance with company underwriting guidelines. (Approx. 50%)   Supports the success of underwriting team members through mentoring, consultation, training, referrals, and quality reviews. (Approx. 50%)   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties and...

The BI Developer participates in development and support of data through incremental development of the Data Warehouse and then presentation to the business community through query results and/or reporting structures.  This role includes defining, coding and maintaining the extraction, transformation and load of data to and from the data warehouse in conjunction with many independent data marts.  This role participates throughout the project life cycle from planning to production implementation.  Key functions include but are not limited to: - Design, develop, write, modify and...

The Business Development Manager is accountable for providing direction and leadership for the regional agency/field operation. Partners with regional management team to ensure effective marketing, planning and execution resulting in retention, growth and profitability of business. Leads and influences agencies through creation and execution of sales strategies that drive new sales, profit and retention. Identifies new distribution opportunities and recommends agency appointments, while increasing relevancy in existing agencies.   What you can expect: - Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent - Internal...

The Senior Claims Examiner’s primary job function includes efficiently and effectively handling intermediate-level, commercial first-party property and/or third-party general liability losses in a “paperless” environment.  An ability to communicate both verbally and in written form in a prompt, courteous and professional manner is essential.   - Reviews and sets up new loss assignments in a timely manner in compliance with Department guidelines and best practices. - Establishes...

We have an opportunity for an Executive Underwriter-Surety to join our team! You will be responsible to produce and underwrite new and renewal business from assigned agents/brokers in the primary line of business. This position involves both outside and inside business development and includes direct responsibility for agency development and management within a book of business.   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...

The Risk Management and Loss Control Specialist will perform surveys to assess moderate to highly complex real estate and hospitality client’s physical exposures. S/he will conduct underwriting loss control surveys and provide risk management recommendations to our insureds. Key functions include but are not limited to: - Performs physical underwriting loss control surveys by accurately assessing the exposures of the operations and controls in place on the property, as well as business operations and management practices of the insured.

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...

In this role, you will manage your assigned underwriting territory in the Central US (prefer AR or MO locations) 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...