Underwriting Assistant

Company Details

 

We’re a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. BTU A global insurance provider, offering property, casualty, professional and cyber insurance coverage for technology firms and businesses with technology exposure.

Responsibilities

The Underwriting Assistant position provides a variety of administrative supports to the underwriting department. The position provides functional, and systems support to underwriters and offers operational assistance  

 

Underwriting Support

• Assist with basic tasks related to new business submissions and renewals.
• Review applications for completeness and obtain missing information.
• Enter data into underwriting systems accurately and efficiently as needed.
• Maintain and update underwriting files and records under the supervision and direction of underwriter.
• Provide basic support to agents, including answering routine questions and resolving minor issues.
• Communicate with internal teams and agents to gather necessary information.
• Order and review MVR’s, Opterix, BUR, or other outside materials as instructed.
• Assist with the processing of new business, endorsements, cancellations, and renewals.
• Follow specific instructions from underwriters and managers.
• Handle routine inquiries from agents and other stakeholders.

 

Additional Duties

• Help prepare proposals for agents under supervision.
• Research to resolve criticisms and other policy issues.
• Set up quote requests, endorsement requests, and issuance by Operations team.
• Perform general administrative tasks as assigned by underwriters or managers.
• Participate in training programs to develop underwriting knowledge and skills.
• Assist senior underwriting assistants with more complex tasks as part of their development.

May perform other functions as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

 

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: • Base Salary Range: $50K - $60K • Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role