The Underwriter Assistant will be responsible for providing Underwriters with the information necessary to make prudent underwriting decisions and to support the underwriting life cycle from pre-submission through policy issuance and renewal.   - Triage incoming submissions for Underwriting review and provide instructions for entry into policy administration system - Collect data, review, analyze, and rate new and renewal business to prepare files for Underwriter review - Proficiently navigate and perform transactions in the policy administration system and other systems and tools used in the underwriting process - Issue policies in policy administration system according to Underwriter instructions and within time service standards - Review policies to ensure they are issued accurately based upon the terms and conditions outlined by the Underwriter and producer - Review and produce endorsements within authority or based on Underwriter instructions - Request and review supplemental applications for workers compensation insurance and highlight areas of concern for Underwriter review - Interpret and analyze underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows workers compensation insurance - Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as necessary - Handle various requests and/or inquiries from agents, brokers and/or underwriters through phone, in person, and written correspondence - Responsiveness on service requests from clients - Assist the Underwriter in maintaining productive and effective relationships with assigned agency partners including occasional visits to agency locations - Order various underwriting reports to compile data for the Underwriters - Inform Underwriters of any underwriting or agency issues immediately - Perform administrative duties for the department including writing reports and business correspondence - Participate in various projects to drive innovation and continuous improvement for our company and clients

Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic professional who will be responsible for the management of low exposure workers’ compensation claims.  The Claims Associate will be responsible for learning workers compensation laws and providing outstanding service to our clients. This is an entry-level position with no experience necessary.     Principle Responsibilities - Maintain good lines of communication with employers, adjusters, and providers - Conduct investigation of workers' compensation claims assigned - Request medical notes, proper billing format, and other written/verbal information from employers and medical providers to determine appropriateness of payment of medical bills and whether a claim is truly medical only - Discuss with an employee, issues relative to whether a bill has been paid or whether travel or medical reimbursement has been issued - Timely and accurately reserve for claims assigned - Document medical notes and relevant written and oral communication received relative to claims in the log notes - Discuss with an employer, issues relative to an injured workers’ return to work status - Index images as needed - Identify potential subrogation claims and notify appropriate supervisor - Actively work with mentor and supervisor to develop skills to handle all technical aspects of claims, including coverage, disability benefit management, medical management, litigation management, file management, subrogation, reserving and settlement - Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act and Rules and Regulations in jurisdictions assigned - Immediately notify management of large exposures

Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic professional who will be responsible for the management of low exposure workers’ compensation claims.  The Claims Associate will be responsible for learning workers compensation laws and providing outstanding service to our clients. This is an entry-level position with no experience necessary.     Principle Responsibilities - Maintain good lines of communication with employers, adjusters, and providers - Conduct investigation of workers' compensation claims assigned - Request medical notes, proper billing format, and other written/verbal information from employers and medical providers to determine appropriateness of payment of medical bills and whether a claim is truly medical only - Discuss with an employee, issues relative to whether a bill has been paid or whether travel or medical reimbursement has been issued - Timely and accurately reserve for claims assigned - Document medical notes and relevant written and oral communication received relative to claims in the log notes - Discuss with an employer, issues relative to an injured workers’ return to work status - Index images as needed - Identify potential subrogation claims and notify appropriate supervisor - Actively work with mentor and supervisor to develop skills to handle all technical aspects of claims, including coverage, disability benefit management, medical management, litigation management, file management, subrogation, reserving and settlement - Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act and Rules and Regulations in jurisdictions assigned - Immediately notify management of large exposures

Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced underwriter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to achieving and exceeding the regions’ profit plan through proper risk selection, agency management, and communication of Key Risk’s value proposition.     - Underwrites accounts up to $750,000 annual premium - Manage a book of business $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 - Develops and maintains relationships with 10-15 agencies - Responsible for a moderate number of agencies including partners with Advantage and/or Premier status within our Key Alliance agency structure - Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goals - Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite - Complies with insurance filings and regulatory requirements - Research new market niches, serve as an industry lead, and participate in special projects - Establishes a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurers - Performs agency evaluations and establishes agency goals within required time frames and expectations - Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities and Client Service Management (CSM) meetings to obtain and retain profitable business

The Underwriter Assistant will be responsible for providing Underwriters with the information necessary to make prudent underwriting decisions and to support the underwriting life cycle from pre-submission through policy issuance and renewal.   - Triage incoming submissions for Underwriting review and provide instructions for entry into policy administration system - Collect data, review, analyze, and rate new and renewal business to prepare files for Underwriter review - Proficiently navigate and perform transactions in the policy administration system and other systems and tools used in the underwriting process - Issue policies in policy administration system according to Underwriter instructions and within time service standards - Review policies to ensure they are issued accurately based upon the terms and conditions outlined by the Underwriter and producer - Review and produce endorsements within authority or based on Underwriter instructions - Request and review supplemental applications for workers compensation insurance and highlight areas of concern for Underwriter review - Interpret and analyze underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows workers compensation insurance - Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as necessary - Handle various requests and/or inquiries from agents, brokers and/or underwriters through phone, in person, and written correspondence - Responsiveness on service requests from clients - Assist the Underwriter in maintaining productive and effective relationships with assigned agency partners including occasional visits to agency locations - Order various underwriting reports to compile data for the Underwriters - Inform Underwriters of any underwriting or agency issues immediately - Perform administrative duties for the department including writing reports and business correspondence - Participate in various projects to drive innovation and continuous improvement for our company and clients

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.   - 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.

The Python Programmer will be responsible for supporting the Actuarial and Data Science functions for Key Risk and the Alternative Market Segment (AMS) of the W. R. Berkley Corporation. These activities will be completed proactively, with independence, and demonstrate a working knowledge of standard coding practices and Data Science techniques.   - Working with the Data Science Manager to with evaluate, recalibrate and deploy predictive models; - Provide programming support to AMS Dev Ops teams as needed in the deployment of predictive models; - Integrate structured and unstructured data from various sources into analytic data sets suitable for training predictive models; - Actively participate in Predictive Analytics and Data Science initiatives across the W. R. Berkley organization; - Automating of actuarial models and processes to improve efficiency across the group

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the company President and is a key member of the senior leadership team who must be willing to challenge the status quo while championing the strategic direction of the company. S/he understands the importance of culture, brand and market strategy, and has strong emotional intelligence. The CFO provides leadership for development, implementation, & evaluation of policies and procedures, strategies and performance of the financial functions. Willing to embrace business insights and follow the key drivers of business, the CFO serves as a strategic advisor across the company.   - Acts as a key finance/accounting leader and member of the Senior Leadership team with a strategic mindset that anticipates and plans for the future. - Acts as both leader and collaborator with the capacity to bring together cross-function leaders in a way that fosters collaboration and innovation. - Responsible for the financial management of both long and short-range planning while building scalable systems and processes. - Handles responsibility for management oversight of treasury, accounting, budgeting, premium audit, agency bill and accounts receivables teams and deliverables. - Provides financial reporting and forecasting that ensures the company’s financial viability. - Ensures appropriate reimbursement and maintaining of internal controls, ensuring a successful audit. - Understands in-depth the market opportunity, strategy and business model of BSBS while providing a unique perspective across all departments. - Monitors financial status of the organization working with the President on strategic direction. - Provides and executes on data, information and insights. - Understands performance trends and develops and implements strategies that optimize the opportunities. - Works with the President to achieve optimal results with a focus on accelerating speed of execution and delivering intended outcomes while driving out cost. - Leads the finance team, setting clear goals and expectations to achieve optimal performance. - Represents the organization within the Berkley Company, collaborating effectively with business partners, peer companies, and other WRBC departments as called upon

The Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) reports to the operating unit President(s) and has overall responsibility for developing and executing the human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the operating unit(s), including but not limited to succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, and training and development. The VP HR acts as a trusted partner to the leadership team(s) of assigned operating unit(s) and is the key liaison and partner with Group HR to contribute to operating unit strategies and initiatives as they relate to talent.   The VP HR fulfills the primary responsibilities of the role by executing the following duties and tasks: • Develop and implement strategies including but not limited to talent acquisition and development, succession planning, workforce planning which align to current and future business and talent needs of the operating unit(s) • Champion company culture and employee engagement, ensuring leaders and employees are demonstrating and accountable to WRBC core values and culture is integrated into all facets of employee life cycle (onboarding, performance management, recognition) • Work closely with the company Presidents to ensure people strategies are consistent with and supporting the mission and vision of their organization • Contribute to annual business planning and budget processes of operating unit(s) • Act as primary resource to communicate HR strategies and initiatives. Also provide guidance on communication strategy for specific operating units • Partner with the VP of Talent & Training to capture feedback on talent needs and business goals, ensuring fast and effective hiring to support new growth and backfill hiring and employee retention and development • Partner collaboratively with business leaders and VP of Talent & Training to ensure alignment of key talent strategies across the enterprise including but not limited to development planning, professional skills development, creation of Employee development Toolkits • Work with leadership team to establish compensation strategy for their units; provide guidance regarding execution of strategy, including the merit and bonus processes • Proactively identify and address areas of need within the organization as it relates to human capital, providing recommendations regarding solutions and assisting leaders in executing • Oversee and provide recommendations about the performance management process as it relates to employee development, employee separation and termination and employee discipline • Manage employee relations issues, conduct investigations and make decisions and provide guidance as appropriate • Communicate with WRBC Corporate HR and Legal as needed to get assistance in complex employee relations matters; • Partner and collaborate with Group HR to deliver timely and world class service that meet current and future local business needs • Collaborate with Group HR and the business units to set KPI’s. Develop and implement strategy. Measure effectiveness. • Collaborate with other VP HR and others in the HR function to share ideas, resources, best practices, challenges • Oversee administration and communication of ADA process as needed • Proactively identify areas across operating units for process improvements, innovation, opportunities for efficiency and synergies • Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure organization’s compliance • Manage organizational change to ensure that the change objectives are realized and the changes embedded in the culture as planned to increase employee satisfaction and productivity • Leverage data and statistics to support or recommend business strategies • Manage HR-related budgets in collaboration with CFO and HR Generalist including compensation and benefits costs • Mentor and lead HR Generalist to effectively support business strategy, execute on various HR functions and develop HR skills and competencies • Additional duties as assigned