Assistant Underwriter

Berkley Specialty Property operates in New York, Georgia and California, writing a U.S. nationwide book of business across a broad range of occupancy classes, working hard to understand the unique needs of our clients. This is done with empowered underwriting, a fair and efficient claims team and leading wordings and technical backup services to offer our clients a long-term, sustainable product.

The Assistant Underwriter will support the underwriting team in delivering Berkley Specialty Property’s business plan through a combination of underwriting support, technical processing, and operational oversight. The role focuses on assisting Underwriters with risk assessment, pricing and pre-bind activity, while ensuring high-quality data, efficient processing, and effective use of offshore support.

Underwriting Support & Risk Assessment

• Support the assessment of new and renewal business within agreed underwriting guidelines
• Assist with pricing and rating using approved tools and models
• Prepare pre-bind documentation, including quotes, summaries and underwriting packs
• Ensure submission data is complete and accurate to enable effective underwriting decisions
• Monitor pipelines, renewals and outstanding items, proactively following up with brokers and Underwriters
• Support Underwriters in broker interactions, including meeting preparation and follow-up
• Produce management information, reporting and portfolio data to support underwriting activity

Offshore Resource Oversight

• Provide training and oversight of offshore resources responsible for administrative processing
• Monitor delivery to ensure completion within agreed service levels and quality standards
• Perform quality assurance reviews on offshore output (e.g. data entry, document preparation)
• Act as the primary liaison between the underwriting team and offshore support

Stakeholder & Team Contribution

• Build effective working relationships with Underwriters, brokers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and actively participate in team discussions
• Support consistent service delivery aligned to Berkley Specialty standards

Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Adhere to all internal policies, underwriting authorities, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate audit trails and documentation standards
• Support underwriting control processes, including peer review, due diligence and data governance

Technology & AI

• Utilise AI tools (e.g. Copilot) to improve efficiency, accuracy and quality of delivery
• Actively adopt new technologies and digital processes in day-to-day activities
• Apply appropriate judgement, governance and data security awareness in the use of AI

• Previous experience in an underwriting support or insurance operations role preferred

• Exposure to property underwriting or commercial insurance is advantageous

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Experience using underwriting, rating or policy administration systems preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive, organised and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Conduct Expectations:

• Demonstrates progressive development in the Property underwriting lifecycle and class of business
• Builds confidence in supporting underwriting activity and engaging effectively with brokers and stakeholders
• Applies appropriate technical capability, including the use of underwriting systems, rating tools and Excel
• Consistently operates within underwriting controls, governance frameworks and agreed protocols
• Takes ownership of workload, delivering accurate outputs within agreed timelines
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and data quality
• Completes all required professional, technical and behavioural training
• Acts with integrity, professionalism and due skill, care and diligence
• Complies with all internal policies, regulatory requirements and conduct standards
• Maintains high standards of accuracy, accountability and data integrity
• Builds effective working relationships and collaborates positively across teams
• Represents Berkley Specialty Property positively in all internal and external interactions