The litigation paralegal supports attorneys throughout all litigation matters and provides some administrative support.   • Prepare/draft pleadings, discovery demands and responses • Handle communications with opposing counsel, deponents, doctors’ offices, hospitals, record departments • Schedule depositions and IME’s with all the supporting documents and communications • Digest deposition transcripts • Summarize and organize medical records, including preparation of medical chronologies and summaries. • Review court dockets in PACER and state court sites • Draft client correspondence for attorneys • May obtain records and work with experts in all areas of litigation • Motion preparation • Handling of client inquiries • Other tasks as assigned

Consult with internal and external clients to understand project work and interpret regulatory reporting needs.  This includes determining client and organizational needs, system and operational requirements, downstream system impacts, configuration updates and legal compliance obligations.   - Work with internal companies, regulatory agencies to implement new project work and improve data quality. - Updates configurations based on regulatory reporting needs. - Utilize SQL to report data, answer questions and drive business results. - Answers developer and end user questions through the development life cycle. - Completes functional testing on assigned projects. - Develops customer relationships and has understanding of how corporation/company operates. - Clarifies and escalates issue gaps through the change control process. - Provides end-user training and product presentations. - Suggests improvements in processes used for requirements gathering, design specifications, and software implementations. - Some travel required up to 15%.

As a Policy Services Technician, you will be responsible for handling the quoting and issuance of New Business, Renewals and Endorsements as specified by renewal cycles or agency submissions.  You will work closely with the Underwriting team to produce policies and endorsements that meet our customers’ needs and drive business growth.  Success in this role requires a keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality and production standards. - Rate and Issue quotes, new business, renewals, endorsements, cancellations and reinstatements through the automated systems and other software programs. - Review, analyze, and process change requests received from agents as directed. - Take necessary action when requesting additional information needed to price, process and produce business. - Provide timely, courteous and efficient service to all internal and external customers - Document files with the appropriate information to ensure that the analysis and risk evaluation is clear, concise and completed as directed - Maintain quality & production standards as established - Complete document management functions as needed - Assist the underwriting staff as needed - Perform other duties as assigned

Vigilance is Berkley Accident & Health’s brand of needlestick insurance (Occupational Accident Insurance) designed specifically for nurses and other healthcare workers/students who are at risk of accidental sharps injuries and bloodborne infections.   We are looking for a Business Development Associate to help us profitably grow our Vigilance brand and customer base by identifying and targeting nursing schools, associations, other affinity groups, and potential distribution partners. This individual will also act as the primary point of contact for prospective customers and leverage customer insight and other key learnings to help shape distribution and/or product expansion strategies.   - Build and manage a pipeline of strategic targets. Conduct outreach to relevant associations, nursing schools, social media influencers, affinity brokers, and other potential distribution partners. - Attend healthcare industry-focused conferences and networking events. - Identify new opportunities and work cross-functionally to operationalize new programs and activities. - Establish customer feedback loop. Gather qualitative data and customer insight by acting as the primary contact for prospects. Responsibilities include answering incoming phone calls and emails related to the Vigilance product. - Deliver excellent customer service in line with our brand promise. - Track and report on progress and share key learnings on an ongoing basis. - Partner with Marketing to develop new strategies and execution plans.

Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to learn our underwriting appetite and approach.  The training program will include shadowing territory underwriting managers in performance of their tasks and visits with agents to observe their interactions.  Another component of the training plan includes rotation assignments with various departments, including risk management, claims, compliance and corporate marketing to understand how these departments work together to achieve the best level of service and outcomes for the client and Key Risk.     Key functions include but are not limited to the following: - Frequent interaction with agents, policyholders, and insurance rating organizations as necessary, to give and receive information, to market business, and to make presentations to promote company business and image. - Frequent interaction with Client Service Executives, Risk Management Specialists, Regional Vice Presidents, IT staff, Policyholder Services Representatives, Premium Auditors, other Underwriters and functional areas as needed to give and receive information or to provide instruction and solve problems. - Actively involved in development, such as pursuit of professional designations. - Successful completion of training plan.

Accepts, retains and prices standard to moderate to complex commercial property and casualty insurance risks in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and within delegated authority level. Partners with lead underwriter within assigned territory to achieve profitable growth objectives by properly classifying and pricing risks, and building strong internal and external business relationships, Trains and mentors Underwriting Assistants. - Evaluates complex commercial property/casualty risks, within authority level, by examining business operations, classifications, contract forms, account information, claims experience, loss control surveys, financial reports, and risk acceptability. Determines price in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and within delegated authority level.  Prepares quotes or accepts and prices commercial property/casualty accounts that meet established risk selection criteria and are within the Lead Associate Underwriter’s assigned authority level. Consults agent for additional information when necessary. Within authority, determines if account will be renewed or cancelled. - Develops and maintains professional, productive working relationships with agency force to encourage profitability, growth and good understanding of our Company’s pricing and risk selection philosophy.  Actively participates in Sales Department initiatives.  Assists agents with questions regarding accounts and billing.  - Trains, mentors and coaches Associate Underwriters.  Fulfills role of rating and workflow expert for the Underwriting team. - Will perform peer quality reviews and provide trending information to leader. Will offer recommendations for team training on areas  that need improvement. - Participates in special projects or committees for the betterment of the entire team. - Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Contributes to the achievement of corporate profitability and production results through the growth, development and underwriting of business.  The primary responsibility will be new business development and retaining profitable renewals.  Under minimal direction, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business.  Independently works within specific limits of authority on assignments utilizing underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.    • Proactively engages in business development activities and build partnerships withthe ultimate goal of soliciting profitable business opportunities. • Reviews applications for risks and determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards and determines the needs for additional evidence of insurability. • Requests information needed for underwriting and pricing of assigned new and renewal business. • Evaluates, selects, and prices policies for assigned agencies to achieve underwriting profit (within underwriting authority), premium growth, desired business mix, market/agency penetration, and agency management objectives with a focus on new business. Refers risks exceeding authority with recommendations for approval or disposition. • Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues as necessary. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes. • Notifies brokers of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations. • Develops and manages assigned agency relationships with producers and customers through visitations and regular customer contact. • Evaluates the performance of assigned agencies on an ongoing basis to ensure company and agency goals are met. Participates in review and evaluation of agencies and makes recommendations on agency management issues. Communicates corporate goals, programs, underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines to agents. • Monitors production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios, spread of risk and other production and quality measures. • Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends. • May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas. • May perform other duties as assigned.

The Commercial Management Liability Underwriter analyzes and underwrites existing and prospective public company accounts seeking Directors and Officers, Employment Practices, and Fiduciary Liability insurance coverage. S/he develops relationships with key brokers to increase the submission flow and quality of new business prospects. - Prepare thorough underwriting work-ups that contain a detailed financial analysis, claims/legal history, and a review of significant recent corporate events for each new business and renewal account.  - Communicate with brokers during the renewal process to ascertain the client’s renewal expectations and on new business accounts to find the best opportunity for successfully winning the business.  - Participate in client meetings designed to address each account’s risk factors and mitigation approach.  - Work with senior managers to review and price new/renewal accounts and draft all quote/binder letters and issue the policy.  - Responsible for maintaining the underwriting files on all in-force and lost/declined accounts.

The Berkley Southeast Insurance underwriting team has opportunities for entry level - new college graduates to enter the expansive field of commercial insurance underwriting. The Underwriting Assoicate participates in underwriting accounts by gathering, synthesizing and clearly presenting all specific account information to underwriting to decide on the risk.   The Underwriting Associate will rate and issue renewals, new business, endorsements, and cancellations using the automated facilities of the BIS system and other local software programs.  Customer Service contact with the agents to develop information needed to process work, solve problems, and maintain good agency relations.  Assist the Lead Underwriting Associate with training and quality assurance within the service area. - Rate and issue more complex quotes, new business, renewals and endorsements through the BIS systems and other local software programs. - Obtains and reviews pertinent information needed to evaluate new business and renewals, as requested, according to prescribed criteria and authority. - Review, analyze, and process requests received from agents as directed. Takes necessary action when requesting additional information needed to price, process, and produce business.  Follow up with the appropriate internal and external customers. - Maintain quality and time standards as established. - - Document files with the appropriate underwriting/rating information to assure activity, analysis and risk evaluation is clear, concise and completed, as directed. - Provide timely, courteous and efficient service to all internal and external customers.  Communicates in a timely and positive manner.  Written and oral communication should be clear, concise and well organized.  

The Quality Assurance Analyst focuses primarily on providing high quality, cost-effective test functionality for use by IT areas to validate the quality of new and existing software applications.  The Quality Assurance Analyst will develop and execute test plans, test cases, scenarios, scripts or procedures in order to identify software problems and their causes.   • Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases • Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities • Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs • Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved • Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet business needs • Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers, business analysts and product owners) to identify system requirements • Monitor debugging process results • Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions • Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts • Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Berkley One is hiring a Berkley One Distribution Support Service Specialist in our Chicago, IL office.   This role’s primary objective is to deliver all that is great about Berkley One and to help our agents place and maintain business with us. Ideal candidates will have experience working as support of a successful customer solutions team that delivers world class service across multiple channels and are energized about helping others drive market growth within an organization.   In collaboration with and at the direction of the Vice President, Distribution Operations and Senior Vice President of Marketing & Distribution:   - Standardize distribution management activities of the Producer Lifecycle for all three segments, High Net Worth, Classics and Rec Marine. - Help support new agency onboarding. - Create and distribute all new Agency Contracts to all new agencies via e-signature and advising the Distribution team of the progress and completion. - Ensuring the Enrollment Packet is delivered to our new agency partners and required information is received back and is accurately input into Salesforce. - Develop workflow for entering all new staff (of an existing Agent) into Salesforce. - Create process to ensure the accurate and current agency/producer licensing is compliant in our system (Salesforce). - Responsible for the Appointment process in Sircon for Agents and Producers as directed by the State legal requirements. - Execute activities and projects relative to mass agent communication. This could include but is not limited to, - Delivery of the Schedule E via e-signature. - Following up on mass communication in which we need a rsvp. - Assisting with Distribution events. - Assisting the VP of Distribution and the Agency Experience Managers with processes that cross all of our Producers and various functional area (Boss Team, Underwriting, Claims etc. ) within Berkley One. - BOR/COP process - Agency Termination - Organizing and Understanding of Agency codes - Agency Termination - Ownership of Distribution special projects as directed by the VP of Distribution.

We are currently seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter Trainee which is a developmental position. The selected candidate will learn the fundamental principles of underwriting commercial lines insurance. This individual will gain an understanding of the underwriting thought process and learn to utilize underwriting guidelines, procedures, rating manual rules and insurance laws/regulations.  The Trainee will participate in a training program involving classroom instruction and self-study combined with on-the-job shadowing that will provide the opportunity to learn the business.

The Public Entity Underwriter will manage existing broker and client relationships and will develop new broker and client relationships, resulting in premium generation.  The Underwriter will work closely with the Actuarial, Claims, and Underwriting teams to understand and achieve profitability targets.  The Underwriter will also analyze risk, exposure, loss and coverage information for group and individual risk accounts to structure and price programs that are financially efficient for the insured and profitable for the company, and will Identify and utilize data-driven analyses to drive marketing efforts relative to customer acquisition and retention.   - Review new and renewal submissions for completeness and address any discrepancies with the broker. - Organize and aggregate loss and exposure information and input into pricing models. - Analyze and interpret risk data and complete an underwriting workbook for each eligible risk. - Work with actuarial to understand the key components of the pricing models. - Establish and maintain broker relationships though superior levels of service and direct broker engagement. - Attend industry client centric events. - Assist with the development of new products, services, process improvements, and marketing initiatives. - Independently make sales calls to brokers and clients, and when necessary, coordinate with Executive, Underwriting, and Claims. - Manage ad hoc projects as required.

Investigate, evaluate, reserve, negotiate and resolve claims in multiple jurisdictions and in accordance with Best Practices.  Positions are specialized by line of business (WC, GL, Auto or Property). 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 involving coverage issues.

Looking to use your well-rounded insurance background to help a fast-moving company grow even more? Like taking ownership of a target market and “owning” the results? Experienced in leading a team? In this position, you will set strategy, goals, build and lead a growing sales team. In addition to building a team, you will immerse yourself and team in specific segments. This means accumulating good data, building relationships, promoting Intrepid Direct to the decision makers and hitting new business production goals. At Intrepid we value innovation above all else. We have created a community where we have redefined the word “mistakes” as “learning opportunities” and encourage our employees to break out from the familiar. We foster open mindedness and intellectual humility in order to create a safe and inviting work environment for employees to think outside the box. As an integral part of the team, the role is responsible for leading and innovating new and better ways to add value for clients and then working with colleagues in other departments to make the ideas come to life. You’ll like this job if… • You’re competitive and like to win (but know how to lose at times) • You like controlling your own outcomes • You’re always trying to get better • Networking is your idea of a great night out • You enjoy collaborating, but you feel comfortable making decisions independently • You’re looking for a company who recognizes and rewards positive contributions by way of financial growth and career advancement   We'll count on you to... • Set strategy, goals, and build a sales team to meet IDI short- and long-term goals. • Build relationships with clients and prospects to foster great knowledge and trust with clients and their brands. • Have a high retention of clientele in assigned book of business and meet growth goals in assigned segments. • Ability to have analytical communications internally and externally. Discussing loss trends and premium implications for a book of business or for individual large insureds. • Collaboration with the IDI Leadership Team to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improved customer service. • Lead and develop best sales processes for all sales team members. • Teach and coach other sales team members for continuous sales professional growth. • Work closely with our marketing team to strategize on best approaches and investment.

The Claims Professional is responsible for the analysis and management of workers’ compensation claims for assigned clients, including minor and complex claims.  This position will review, investigate, and make decisions regarding coverage, compensability, and appropriateness of claims.  The position will process and document claims to ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices, and legislative provisions. Acts in a fiduciary role on behalf of policyholders and negotiates claim settlements. Claims Professionals conduct the handling of claims in the utmost of good faith in compliance with the rules, regulations and state statutes. Experience and the degree to which a claim professional can work independently to make sound decisions, reserve recommendations and drive outcomes will determine the hiring position, ranging from a Claim Representative I to a Senior Claim Representative. The Claims Professional is expected to function with a high degree of competency and independence. The use of sound judgment coupled with strong technical claim handling skills and consistent results are expected.    Key functions include but are not limited to the following:   - Analyzes and processes workers’ compensation claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim. - Negotiate settlement of claims up to designated authority level and makes claims payments. - Calculates and assigns timely appropriate reserves to claims and continues to manage reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim. - Calculates and pays benefits due; approves all claim payments; and settles claims within designated authority level. - Develops and manages claims though well-developed action plans; continues to work the action plan to bring the claim to an appropriate and timely resolution. - Prepares necessary state filings within statutory limits. - Actively manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost-effective claims resolution. - Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management. - Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims. - Frequently communicates with all appropriate parties involved with the claim. - Maintains professional client relationships. - Actively executes appropriate claims activities to ensure consistent delivery of quality claims services.

- Candidate will handle Public and Private Company Directors and Officers and Financial Institution Claims. - The candidate will resolve claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits. Key Duties - Responsible for handling middle to high excess Director and Officer claims for Public and Private Companies and Financial Institutions of moderate value and complexity as well as primarily responsible for higher excess and bordereau claims. - Claims Specialist will review all aspects of legal proceedings, provide coverage analysis, determine exposure, set appropriate reserve and attend mediations and/or trials. - Regularly communicates with customers and brokers.

CWG Experience The program was developed to provide interns with a valuable, rewarding experience and help connect the knowledge from academics with the reality of today’s insurance careers.   The first phase of a CWG internship includes an introduction to CWG and the W. R. Berkley Corporation including the historical path of our 100 year old company.   General training about CWG’s product, distribution channel and company-specific business processes will lay the groundwork for an intern’s comprehensive learning experience. Technical training necessary to perform analysis and complete program projects will follow the general training. Sessions focused on developing innovation, creativity, risk taking and entrepreneurial drive will be held regularly for all program interns.   Each intern may be assigned to a business area within CWG such as Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Marketing or Information Services. After completing the general training, interns will manage project responsibilities specific to this designated department.   Additional Experience The CWG internship program will include social activities aimed at building strong networking relationships with fellow interns and CWG staff. Activities may include CWG key management sessions, team-building, and volunteer/community service opportunities.    Your Experience So what do you want your experience to be? At CWG, we’re dedicated to making your time with us unique and rewarding! Competitive pay, exposure to the complete business operation, real responsibility, fun activities, and full-time employment opportunities!

CWG Experience The program was developed to provide interns with a valuable, rewarding experience and help connect the knowledge from academics with the reality of today’s insurance careers.   The first phase of a CWG internship includes an introduction to CWG and the W. R. Berkley Corporation including the historical path of our 100 year old company.   General training about CWG’s product, distribution channel and company-specific business processes will lay the groundwork for an intern’s comprehensive learning experience. Technical training necessary to perform analysis and complete program projects will follow the general training. Sessions focused on developing innovation, creativity, risk taking and entrepreneurial drive will be held regularly for all program interns.   Each intern may be assigned to a business area within CWG such as Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Marketing or Information Services. After completing the general training, interns will manage project responsibilities specific to this designated department.   Additional Experience The CWG internship program will include social activities aimed at building strong networking relationships with fellow interns and CWG staff. Activities may include CWG key management sessions, team-building, and volunteer/community service opportunities.    Your Experience So what do you want your experience to be? At CWG, we’re dedicated to making your time with us unique and rewarding! Competitive pay, exposure to the complete business operation, real responsibility, fun activities, and full-time employment opportunities!

CWG Experience The program was developed to provide interns with a valuable, rewarding experience and help connect the knowledge from academics with the reality of today’s insurance careers.   The first phase of a CWG internship includes an introduction to CWG and the W. R. Berkley Corporation including the historical path of our 100 year old company.   General training about CWG’s product, distribution channel and company-specific business processes will lay the groundwork for an intern’s comprehensive learning experience. Technical training necessary to perform analysis and complete program projects will follow the general training. Sessions focused on developing innovation, creativity, risk taking and entrepreneurial drive will be held regularly for all program interns.   Each intern may be assigned to a business area within CWG such as Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Marketing or Information Services. After completing the general training, interns will manage project responsibilities specific to this designated department.