UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT

Company Details :

Berkley Enterprise Risk Solutions provides tailored workers compensation programs to large employers whose cost of insurance is material to their overall financial performance.

We work with clients that are motivated to engage in appropriate risk management measures in order to control their cost of risk.

BERS seek submissions for large workers compensation accounts above $400K in premium with most success expected in the $500K to $2M range.

Guaranteed Cost, Large Deductible and Retrospectively Rated plans will be offered as appropriate.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities :

The Underwriting Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the underwriting department. The primary role of the Underwriting Assistant is to process and quote / issue new and renewal business, new and renewal submissions, communicate with our internal teams (Claims, Risk Control, Audit, etc.

and our external customers (brokers, policyholders). This position requires particular attention to detail, being a team player, and is task-oriented.

Key functions include but are not limited to :

• Provide excellent customer service by answering phone calls, and email requests / inquiries in a quick, professional, and courteous manner
• Work closely with the underwriting operations Supervisor to manage and service the current book of business
• Process business and renewal submissions in accordance with Company specifications
• Issue new and renewal policies
• Issue new and renewal guaranteed cost, retrospective rating and large deductible quotes and policies
• Collaborate with team members and brokers necessary to obtain additional information as needed
• Communicate with brokers and policyholders regarding billing questions
• Issue monthly Large Deductible billings and annual Retrospective Rating adjustments
• Communicate with state agencies to resolve inquiries
• Process WCIRB and other state bureau correspondences

Qualifications :

• BA / BS degree is preferred
• 2-3 years of experience as a Workers Compensation underwriting associate at a carrier or agency
• Must be able to work regularly at our main office in Orange County
• Ability to work in a fast paced, decision-oriented environment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong automation skills including MS Office products
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Additional Company Details :

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include :

Base Salary Range : $23.07 - $34.35 hourly

Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, 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.