Underwriting Assistant

Company Details:

 

 

Berkley Product Protection (‘BPP’) is an operating unit of W.R. Berkley Corporation, one of America’s largest commercial lines writers in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join a recently re-branded Berkley Product Protection team (previously called Berkley Global Product Recall).  The team consists of product recall and liability specialists and is focused on a sustainable recall offering and its expansion into admitted/non-admitted product liability. We are a collaborative, dedicated, knowledgeable teams and offer unique, tailored liability solutions to higher hazard, more difficult to insure, unique and unusual products-oriented accounts.

 

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

 Underwriting Assistant (Product Liability) 

Are you detail-driven, organized, and ready to grow your career in insurance? Join our dynamic operations team as an Underwriting Assistant, where you’ll play a critical role in supporting underwriting, claims, and finance while contributing to an exceptional client experience.

 

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build or deepen their career in product liability underwriting within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

 What You’ll Do:

• Partner closely with the Product Liability underwriting team to rate, quote, and issue binders using internal systems
• Prepare and issue policies in accordance with underwriting and operational guidelines
• Process midterm policy endorsements efficiently and accurately
• Communicate with brokers to gather required documentation and follow up on outstanding items
• Support claims by setting up new files, sending notices, and providing administrative assistance
• Assist finance during month-end close, including premium follow-ups
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to operational excellence

Qualifications:

What You Bring:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience as an Underwriting Assistant, ideally in General Liability (preferred)
• Familiarity with underwriting processes, terminology, and rating practices
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe; experience with underwriting systems a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

 

 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Gain hands-on experience across underwriting, claims, and finance
• Grow your career in a high-impact role within insurance operations
• Work in an environment that values efficiency, ownership, and continuous improvement

Additional Company Details: We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external search firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. 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.