Underwriting Assistant

W. R. Berkley Corp
  • West Hartford, CT
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWest Hartford, CT

    Skills

    • Accounting Closeunmatched
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    • Adobe Product Familyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
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    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Guidelinesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Resume Searchunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
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    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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