To provide prompt, fair and effective Inland Marine claims service for insureds and claimants through the use of phone and correspondence. This position will primarily focus on legal liability Inland Marine lines including Motor Truck Cargo, Contingent Cargo, Logistics, Warehouse and Riggers Legal Liability. However, the position will not be limited to these lines. Core lines of business include Commercial Property, Builder’s Risk, Contractor’s Equipment and Motor Truck Cargo Legal Liability; plus various other specialty Marine products.   1. Investigation of claims made by insureds and claimants. Including but not limited to proper coverage determination and/or liability determination, 24-hour contacts, taking of recorded statements. Evaluate and negotiate settlements including denial of claims either not covered or where no liability exists. Obtain proper forms and documents. 2. Establishing and maintaining proper reserving throughout the life of the claim file. Maintain appropriate diary schedules of all claims in the care and custody of the adjuster. Evaluate estimates and bills for accuracy and applicability to coverage relating to the type of claims submitted. 3. Complete all necessary reporting forms according to procedures on a daily basis. Entry of proper claim reserves, and claim payments. Maintain in chronological order; appropriate file notes on the system. Initiate subrogation and dispose of salvage according to established procedures. 4. Inform the Underwriting Department of risk hazards discovered through the investigation of the claim. Advise supervisor immediately of all claims of a severe nature or exceeding settlement authority. 5. Direct attorneys, independent adjusters and other vendor/experts on claims in litigation or that require outside assistance. Attend mediations and settlement conferences when warranted. 6. Strictly adhere to all claim best practices and operate within set authority level. 7. Assist in training of other personnel as directed and maintain a good working relationship with supervisors, associates, agents and the public. 8. Participate as a thought partner by giving and receiving constructive feedback and championing innovation and continual process improvement 9. Demonstrates the WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors while performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Are you looking to expand your insurance knowledge and gain some hands-on experience in the business world?  Are you dedicated, hardworking and tend to think outside of the box?  Then this quite possibly may be the opportunity for you!   As an Underwriting Intern you will be given you an excellent intern experience in our Berkley Southeast Insurance Corporate office, focused on learning more depth of the commercial business in the property and casualty segment.    This role for Summer 2023 is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.      You will be able to work directly with our Underwriters, Claims and Corporate Staff gaining valuable insurance experience through an 8-week period with time spent in various business operations as follows: -  2 weeks in claims - 2 weeks in Corporate Underwriting - 2 weeks in Branch Underwriting - 1 week in Actuary - 1 week split in Finance and Marketing

For June 2023   Berkley Aspire is seeking a Tax Support Specialist to join our operations team!  This is a great opportunity to get into the P&C insurance field.   In this role, you will:   - Research, correct, provide phone assistance and correspond with agents, policy holders, and mortgage companies regarding issues with billing, payment processing, installments, cancellation notices, audits, commissions, or refunds on a daily basis - Coordinate with Underwriting and/or Agents regarding policy rewrites, receipt of monies for reinstatement and cancellations, and payment options - Review, process, and mail notices, acknowledgements, monthly agent account statements and other correspondence - Monitor email accounts and respond in a timely and professional manner to email inquiries and communications - Prepare all daily cash deposits - Maintain and monitor disbursements in the surplus lines tax account for timely funding of the account. - File and report surplus lines taxes for all jurisdictions - Resolve any conflicts in surplus lines tax - Assist with preparation for any audits relative to surplus lines tax - Provide support to all interdepartmental personnel as requested or assigned - Complete special projects assigned by management

As a Claims Trainee, participants will learn all aspects of commercial property and casualty insurance.    Upon successful completion, candidate will build relationships with our agents and insureds by working with them on investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating and resolving casualty claims.   Key Functions will include but not be limited to:   - - Participate in a 4-6 month formal training program to learn fundamentals of property & casualty insurance. - Complete work and reading projects and pass required exams. - Establish good working relationships with colleagues and management staff. - Attain a basic working knowledge of state regulatory requirements for each line of business. - Under direct supervision, perform the basic functions of claims adjusting. - Participate in job-shadow arrangements in various departments. - Participate in agency visitations with Underwriters, Claim Representatives or Loss Control Representatives to begin developing customer contacts. - Frequent travel, including overnights, is required while in the training program.   Occasional travel required thereafter. This role will be based in our Westbrook ME office location.  We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote when it makes sense to do so.

As a Claims Trainee, participants will learn all aspects of commercial property and casualty insurance.    Upon successful completion, candidate will build relationships with our agents and insureds by working with them on investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating and resolving property claims   Key Functions will include but not be limited to:   - - Participate in a 4-6 month formal training program to learn fundamentals of property & casualty insurance. - Complete work and reading projects and pass required exams. - Establish good working relationships with colleagues and management staff. - Attain a basic working knowledge of state regulatory requirements for each line of business. - Under direct supervision, perform the basic functions of claims adjusting. - Participate in job-shadow arrangements in various departments. - Participate in agency visitations with Underwriters, Claim Representatives or Loss Control Representatives to begin developing customer contacts. - Frequent travel, including overnights, is required while in the training program.   Occasional travel required thereafter. This role will be based in our Westbrook ME office location.  We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote when it makes sense to do so.

As a Claims Trainee, participants will learn all aspects of commercial property and casualty insurance.    Upon successful completion, candidate will build relationships with our agents and insureds by working with them on investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating and resolving APD claims   Key Functions will include but not be limited to:   - - Participate in a 4-6 month formal training program to learn fundamentals of property & casualty insurance. - Complete work and reading projects and pass required exams. - Establish good working relationships with colleagues and management staff. - Attain a basic working knowledge of state regulatory requirements for each line of business. - Under direct supervision, perform the basic functions of claims adjusting. - Participate in job-shadow arrangements in various departments. - Participate in agency visitations with Underwriters, Claim Representatives or Loss Control Representatives to begin developing customer contacts. - Frequent travel, including overnights, is required while in the training program.   Occasional travel required thereafter. This role will be based in our Westbrook ME office location.  We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote when it makes sense to do so.

The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for developing our Business Insurance portfolio, servicing and growing assigned territory through an outside sales approach that consists of an assignment of targeted agencies. Achieving success will include: optimizing the growth potential, exceeding or meeting year over year growth and profit objectives. Key Functions will include but not be limited to:        Sales Pipeline Development:    - Assist with prequalifying submissions, identifying growth opportunities, portfolio transfers and incentive opportunities. Also be accountable for building and maintaining effective relationships with agencies/brokers within assigned territory. - In collaboration with the Distribution Leader, completes strategic marketing plans for territory to identify opportunities and potential challenges from which strategies and tactics are developed, including: - Creating and development of Quarterly Agency Reviews - Managing on-going agency scorecards and producer reports - Facilitating agency council meetings in territory      Agency Management:   - Profit sharing updates throughout the year, with focus on next level achievement. - Progress reports to plan and other incentives, monitor joint business plan. - Develop agency and underwriter relationships. - Schedule virtual and in-person visits with the appropriate stakeholders. - Leveraging who we are, what we do to gain elite partnership with agency and perpetuate agency to top 5 of their carrier line up.   Marketing: - Communication of competitive classes to target. - Distribute on-going marketing messages and initiatives. - Facilitate and develop leads to agents/producers. - Plan and attend Industry trade shows and company road shows.   Administrative: - Agency system access and set up, maintenance with users, etc. - Keeping agency profiles up to date - Producer licensing - New appointment process and Code Management - Vetting and resolution of Service, Claims and Automation issues, escalating if/when needed. Agency Training and Education: - Webinars on various topics, in conjunction with marketing/underwriting - Agency staff training, as needed   Internal Partnering with Underwriting or other WRB companies: - Provide competitor/market intel for product development. - Collaborate with Sales Peers across the Berkley family of companies.      

The Senior Vice President, Chief Claims Officer is responsible for the overall management and direction of the claims department.  Equally as important, participation on the Executive Team that establishes the strategic direction for the company and ensures the overall profitability and success of the company in the public entity market.   Claims are handled by the insured through self-administration or the insured hires a TPA. The BPE claims  team provides oversight, consultation, and influence management in the claims process and will sometimes take over handling of the claim if the limits are tendered to us.  The claims department is also responsible for establishing reserves.   Overall Management of Claims Operation   - Manage a growing team of claims professionals by establishing clear performance metrics - Implement strong policies and procedures designed to produce the desired results - Ensure the continual development of claims professionals on the team by coordinating both internal and external training and development opportunities - Establish clear reserving standards and ensure that those standards are continually met - Identify issues and trends in the portfolio; take appropriate and/or corrective action where necessary; communicate trends to underwriters, insureds and brokers - Identify claims with significant exposure and take a more active role coordinating a strategy for an appropriate resolution - Oversee audits of TPA’s and insureds to evaluate claims management processes and procedures and reserve strength - Attend industry conventions and events and become a sought out thought leader on developing issues - Attend marketing, account renewal, and reinsurance meetings as appropriate in order to communicate our claims handling philosophy and leading position in this area Relationship Building / Teamwork - Establish and maintain strong relationships with insureds and TPA’s in order to effect positive influence management over claims handling - Establish strong and collaborative relationships with external brokers in order the enhance the market reputation of BPE and maximize the competitive advantage derived from claims handling - Communicate effectively with parent company on significant and complex claims - Collaborate effectively with Operations team to ensure efficient and effective procedures in the claims area - Establish and maintain strong relationships with underwriting team in order to provide insight and guidance on the claims handling practices of individual current and prospective insureds - Communicate effectively with the actuarial team around trends in the portfolio and long-term prospects for individual claims / insureds - Work effectively with the underwriting team and other executives on current and proposed policy language - Identify and develop external expertise in certain types of claims such as jails, police activity, etc. Member of Executive Team   - Proactive participation on Executive Team which establishes and executes the strategic direction of the company - Work closely with the CEO to discuss, evaluate, and implement strategic directions for the claims operation that supports the overall direction of the company - Establish solid relationships with other members of the Executive Team in order to improve team performance - Be able to clearly communicate strategic direction to both internal resources and outside partners and insureds

The Finance Intern acquires and analyzes data along with assisting members of the Business Analysis team with various ongoing projects.  Communicates with Finance team and managers.  Participates in decision-making process by identifying issues and recommending solutions.   - Performs basic financial and business analysis functions. - Provides support to all functions within Finance. - Learns/Observes the business interaction with other Departments. - Performs other relevant duties as assigned. - Becomes proficient in working with large data files using the appropriate software.

The Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) will be a direct report of the President and a key member of the Berkley Southeast executive leadership team.   The CUO is responsible for the strategic planning and overall management of the underwriting discipline to ensure profitable growth.  In collaboration with other departments, this role will be responsible for developing and executing Berkley Southeast underwriting strategy, with the goal of maximizing shareholder value and risk-adjusted returns. Additionally, the CUO is responsible for the management of the Policy Services Operation unit and for strategic oversight to our Risk Control Services operation.   This role is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.   Key Functions will include but not be limited to: - Oversee the development and management of all aspects of underwriting strategy, aligning with the overall BSIG strategic plan, and translating the strategy into clear underwriting guidelines and limits of authority - Establish underwriting authority levels and referral processes that both streamline decision-making and ensure underwriting excellence. - Develop pricing and underwriting strategies to attain and improve profitable growth. - Develop an efficient set of processes that deliver creative, customized underwriting and risk management solutions while meeting the expectations of our partners. - Set strategic process for identifying, evaluating and managing emerging risks. - Develop and manage both internal and external relationships in a way that strengthens trust in the business partnership. - Manage the portfolio to reflect an appropriate balance between segments and diversification of line of business. - Devise strategies and protocols to grow profitably during all market cycles. - Establish policies and direct the analysis of information to support the development of products, services, and/or new programs (i.e., research and identify target businesses, competitor information, analyze industry and economic factors, etc.) - Lead, direct, and has management accountability for corporate underwriting team with emphasis on building organizational capability, talent management, and promoting a culture of superior portfolio management and product underwriting. - Assist in the maintenance of forms and rate filings for specific segments of business. - Development, implementation, and maintenance of authority statements. Drafting of authority for other department managers and any relevant relationships. - Lead for internal underwriting audit. - Responsible for underwriting document filings, accuracy of data entries to systems and contract integrity for accounts underwritten. - Strategic oversight of the Risk Control Department. - Provides management to the Policy Services Operations unit. - Meet as needed with the Senior Leadership Team and President to analyze, recommend, and report on the progress of objectives. - Provide the leadership mentoring and guidance necessary to build and sustain a high performing workforce. - Anticipate and plan for the future, with the capacity to collaborate with other senior management team members in a way that fosters innovation.

The Underwriter Trainee will be responsible for ompleting all required aspects of Underwriting Insurance Program as outlined below.   Key Functions will include but not be limited to:   - Participate in a four – six month formal training program to learn fundamentals of property & casualty insurance. - Complete work and reading projects and pass required exams. - Establish good working relationships with colleagues and management staff. - Attain a basic working knowledge of state regulatory requirements for each line of business. - Under direct supervision, perform the basic functions of underwriting. - Participate in job-shadow arrangements in various departments. - Participate in agency visitations with underwriters, claim representatives or loss control representatives to begin developing customer contacts. - Occasional travel, including overnights, may be required. This role will be based in our Rocky Hill CT office location.  We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote when it makes sense to do so.

The AVP, Regional Underwriting Manager will serve as the strategic, operational, and motivational leader of Underwriting in support of delivering profitable growth and providing excellent community, employee, and customer relations.   Key functions include but are not limited to: - Lead underwriting contact within assigned region. - Responsible for strategically building a territory. - Manage profit, loss, growth, rate and retention results for assigned territory. - Create new agency relationships and maintain existing relationships. - Lead agency distribution within assigned territory. - Develop marketing strategies. - Underwrite and manage assigned book of business. - Manage and monitor overall pricing practices and targets. - Sales and marketing efforts as needed to build assigned region to include product presentations, agency product training, etc. - Delegate underwriting authority and monitor compliance within assigned region. - Manage treaty reinsurance coverage placement and adequacy - Provide leadership and direction on business opportunities, pricing, retention analysis, loss control needs, and account stewardship - Conduct audits for quality control and conduct training where needed. - Prepare, assign and conduct performance appraisals for direct reports. - Establish development plans for individual team members and direct reports. - Participate in Claim Review Meetings when applicable. - Visit and develop rapport with key existing and prospective agents, as appropriate.

The Regional Underwriting Specialist will serve as a technology underwriting expert in assigned region delivering profitable growth and excellent community, employee, and customer relations.  Leads new business directive for assigned territory/producers.   Key functions include but are not limited to: - Experience underwriting professional with strong P&C underwriting skills - Technology professional liability experience preferred, but not required - Serves as an underwriting lead for assigned producers - Authority referral resource for underwriting associates within assigned territory - Responsible for generating profit, growth and retention results for assigned territory / producers - Lead new business initiatives for assigned producers with the assistance of manager - Execute business initiatives for territory which include generating business opportunities, pricing, premium retention, coverage analysis, loss control needs, claim service needs and account stewardship - Serve as the primary underwriting contact for accounts as assigned by manager - Mentor underwriting staff and operations staff on a continuous basis - Coordinate sales and marketing efforts for assigned territory / producers - Follow established pricing, underwriting and documentation protocol as set forth by underwriting management - Visit and develop rapport with key, existing and prospective agents, as appropriate

Join our team at Berkley Agribusiness as an Underwriting Specialist and take your underwriting expertise to the next level. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to accept, retain and price complex agribusiness insurance risks, utilizing established guidelines and within your delegated authority. Your focus will be on growing your book of business, by building strong relationships with clients, analyzing market data, and implementing strategies that drive profitable results.   As a key point of contact for assigned agencies, you'll use your excellent interpersonal skills to strengthen relationships and serve as a technical underwriting resource for your colleagues. You'll also have the opportunity to use your creativity and critical thinking skills to help our clients find the insurance coverage they need to succeed.   We'll count on you to: - Assess and classify new commercial agribusiness insurance risks, determining accurate pricing and policy contract forms - Evaluate and review renewal accounts, determining if they are acceptable or non-renewable and pricing accordingly - Develop and enhance agency relationships to promote profitability and growth of new and existing business - Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with our Underwriting team to build a profitable book of business - Serve as a technical underwriting resource and provide professional development guidance to colleagues - Facilitate the placement of facultative reinsurance as needed - Analyze agency results, stay current on industry trends, and identify areas for improvement  

Our Raters provide support to the Underwriting staff through rating and issuance of new business, renewals and endorsements, including preparation of policy documents and statistical information for coding.   Key functions include but are not limited to the following: - Rate package policies, including excess when required. - Rate polices and endorsements including manual rating using AAIS and ISO rating rules. - Issue policies and endorsements - Prepare rating worksheets and proper rating documentation - Ability to work with agents/brokers, supplying appropriate data - Assist colleagues during periods of high volume, including

The E&S Underwriting Manager (AVP or VP) will be the first leader of Berkley One E&S!  You will play an integral role in developing our E&S Underwriting practice. This role will lead the underwriting team in areas including new business production, renewal retention and broker relationship development. You will also be responsible for building and managing the agency plant as we scale our E&S capabilities, weigh in on state and product expansion, and ensure we are conducting our underwriting practices in compliance with all regulations.   This position can be based in our Morristown, NJ office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office; and 2 days remote where it makes sense to do so.   Key functions include but are not limited to: - Build and develop Berkley One's E&S Underwriting practice and portfolio: - Work collaboratively with colleagues to deploy Berkley One’s E&S Underwriting capability - Use previous experience to determine risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms and conditions with a goal of growing a profitable portfolio - Review and approve new business, endorsements and renewals that fall within underwriting authority and company guidelines. Refer risks that fall outside authority or guidelines - Develop, analyze and evaluate information and exposures for complex risks - Interface with Enterprise Risk Management, Actuarial and other business functions to actively manage all exposures - Measure and optimize portfolio progress by reviewing and analyzing underwriting data and monitoring industry best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement - Broker partnerships: - Develop, maintain and manage broker relationships based on trust, the value of your expertise, and your reputation - Work with producers to solicit, underwrite and price new and renewal surplus lines personal property and casualty business - Implement annual goals and strategies for brokers and regularly track progress to plan - Use your knowledge and expertise to craft the best solutions for broker customers - Lead and manage E&S Underwriting team: - Coach and guide staff to ensure they are following underwriting guidelines, adhering to authority and provide high quality customer service - Engage team in building strong and successful agency relationships - Engage in all talent management activities including performance, goal setting, compensation and other activities - Develop team’s technical and sales skills via account referrals, answering questions and serving as a technical resource to your team - Ensure team members are fully trained on current guidelines, workflows, and procedures    

We currently have an opening in our Stamford, CT office for an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller role will report to the Vice President & Controller and will manage an Accounting staff of three direct reports.   The successful candidate will be analytical, a self-starter, able to work independently, deadline oriented and will perform general accounting management duties assigned.   This role is hybrid - three days per week in the office, two days per week from home.   Responsibilities will include:   - Assist with managing the monthly financial Close and reporting. - Regular reporting of the financials to Management. Reports include: standard Reporting (P&L, Balance Cash Flow and KPIs). - Provide direct support to the Controller including: support the planning of the budget, midterm plan, capital expenditures, operating costs and special projects. - Assist with management and coordination of internal controls to ensure that all operating policies and procedures are complied with. - Manage the Sarbanes Oxley requirement.   - Ensure compliance of regulatory and statistical reporting. - Process and maintain financial data and supporting documentation. - Maintains PeopleSoft General Ledger. - Manage affiliate Cost Share allocations. - Maintain capitalized expenditure inventory. - Oversee and mentor the Finance staff to develop and enhance their capabilities  

The Chief Claims Officer (CCO) serves as the highest level of Claims leadership in the Operating Unit (OU) and is responsible for Claims strategy, operations, compliance, customer service, and overall management of loss costs.  The CCO serves as a member and key contributor on the OU’s Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working above and beyond the Claims functional area as a co-leader of the OU in general.  The CCO is also responsible for all aspects of people management, engagement, and performance of the Claims staff.  The CCO leads innovation in both the Claims function and beyond.    Key functions include but not limited to:   - Develops and communicates the vision, strategy and priorities of the Claims organization; including operational plans and controls to assure they are effectively executed. - Leads development and achievement of department goals including aligned performance objectives for all Claims staff. Assures effective metrics are in place, monitored, analyzed and reported regularly. - Assures sound case reserving practices and achieves favorable total claim outcomes, balancing loss costs, ALAE, and ULAE, with minimal claims leakage. - Leads Innovation ideation and experimentation to enhance the customer experience and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of claim operations. - Attains high levels of claims file quality through a robust, self-critical Quality Assurance program supplemented by a strong compliance model with effective controls and monitors. - Serves as the highest level of technical authority for claims pricing (reserve and settlement) and decision-making. - Develops and communicates the vision, strategy and priorities of the Claims organization; including operational plans and controls to assure they are effectively executed. - Leads development and achievement of department goals including aligned performance objectives for all Claims staff. Assures effective metrics are in place, monitored, analyzed and reported regularly. - Assures sound case reserving practices and achieves favorable total claim outcomes, balancing loss costs, ALAE, and ULAE, with minimal claims leakage. - Leads Innovation ideation and experimentation to enhance the customer experience and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of claim operations. - Attains high levels of claims file quality through a robust, self-critical Quality Assurance program supplemented by a strong compliance model with effective controls and monitors. - Serves as the highest level of technical authority for claims pricing (reserve and settlement) and decision-making.

The VP - Distribution Leader will develop an effective distribution vision and plan for the Company to maximize various production sources and their opportunities in support of company profit and production goals.  Partnering with the profit-center Regional Vice Presidents and Executive team to ensure effective sales strategy, marketing, planning and execution resulting in retention, growth and profitability of business.   With the support of the Territory Sales Managers in each profit-center, the Distribution Leader will lead and influence agencies through creation and execution of sales strategies that drive new sales, profit and retention.  This will grow BMAG’s presence and relevancy in key agencies that will drive profitable production for the Company, and will identify new distribution opportunities in line with the strategic direction of the Company.  Key functions will include but not limited to:   Detailed Areas of Focus   - Deliver effective distribution planning through integrated teamwork across Distribution and Underwriting teams. - Engage with the profit-center Regional Vice Presidents and Executive team in the ownership of results and drive a growth-minded, sales culture, with personal engagement and participation. - Lead sales and agency review meetings; engage with Senior Leaders in strategic, tactical and planning sessions. - Lead development of sales tools and reporting suite to monitor results. - Take active role in Company operating reviews and business planning sessions and facilitate internal and external Agency Compensation discussions. - Lead, develop, coach and mentor the Territory Sales Managers within assigned territory. - Achieve tactical objectives of distribution planning through execution and implementation of Best Practices, and coordinate with Territory Sales Managers to provide support on distribution planning activities including Trade shows, Agency Council, Incentive Trips, etc. - Agency Management - Oversee Agency Training and Development. - Oversee annual planning and production monitoring. - Accountable for proper producer licensing and agency contracting. - Engage with Territory Sales Manager to effectively maintain agency profiles. -  Internal collaboration with other WRB companies - Collaborate with Sales Peers across the Berkley family of companies, offering solutions.

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Partner Management to manage all production distribution operation and ensure strong team and organizational performance.   - Working at the intersection of traditional and technology-driven distribution, manage current agency force while searching out, unlocking, and optimizing growth opportunities using innovative solutions – creating a bigger customer funnel. - Collaborate with Product Development, Underwriting, Marketing & Communications, and Education & Development to deliver product and support to all distribution channels - Develop and execute on strategies to profitability grow the in-force direct written premium and policies-in-force count to support or exceed company forecast. - Collaborate with Production executives and team leaders, and all supporting staff, to maintain proper number and skills to support the long-term company vision.