Full-Time

Operations Associate

Posted on 9/10/2026

Deadline 9/9/27
W.R. Berkley

W.R. Berkley

Commercial insurance underwriting, reinsurance, and investments

Compensation Overview

$65k - $70k/yr

+ Annual discretionary bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement indicated; travel may be required as needed.

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)

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Requirements
  • An associate or bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to learn systems, tools, and processes quickly and adapt effectively as workflows and business needs evolve.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, maintain accuracy, and follow established procedures.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret procedures, apply sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, partner effectively across teams, and contribute to a positive, service-oriented work environment.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Build foundational knowledge of insurance products, policy structures, and underwriting practices.
  • Develop fluency in data tools, systems, and emerging technologies supporting underwriting operations.
  • Gain exposure to risk evaluation, account lifecycle management, and broker interactions.
  • Participate in cross-functional learning opportunities across underwriting, claims, finance, and operations.
  • Contribute ideas to continuous improvement initiatives and learn how operational excellence drives business performance.
  • Perform underwriting operations activities that support policy lifecycle processing, service execution, and operational consistency across the business.
  • Enter, update, validate, and maintain data within underwriting and related systems.
  • Monitor and complete follow-up activities related to premium, endorsements, cancellations, and other account servicing tasks.
  • Support shared workflows, resolve routine issues, and ensure timely completion of work.
  • Participate in process improvement, workflow standardization, and change initiatives.
  • Use systems, reporting, and operational tools to monitor productivity and support outcomes.
  • Collaborate with underwriting, operations, information technology, finance, claims, and business partners.
  • Leverage technology, data, and workflow tools to support productivity and contribute to automation and process optimization initiatives.
  • Provide day-to-day coordination of office support activities to maintain a professional work environment.
  • Support business continuity, onboarding logistics, and workplace readiness activities.
  • Coordinate mail, supplies, workspace setup, and vendor support.
  • Partner with information technology, facilities, and shared services teams to resolve workplace needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Early career candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Prior insurance experience is preferred but not required; experience in operations or service environments is valued.
  • Openness to continuous improvement and change.

W. R. Berkley provides commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance worldwide. It underwrites through two segments: Insurance with 53 operating units offering lines like excess and surplus, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation; and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess which writes reinsurance and excess policies for other insurers and self-insured entities. Revenue comes from premiums on insurance and reinsurance contracts and from investment income, supporting risk transfer and market capacity. The goal is to deliver steady underwriting results and financial returns for shareholders by serving a broad client base across many industries.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Greenwich, Connecticut

Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • Second quarter 2026 gross written premiums hit $4.1 billion, a company record.
  • Q2 2026 combined ratio improved to 90%, beating estimates and signaling pricing discipline.
  • Leadership promotions for Coyne, Parker, and Moede deepen succession inside core profit centers.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue missed estimates despite record premiums, exposing slowing growth quality.
  • Berkley's Trisura lawsuit ties defense costs to disputed written contract wording.
  • Founder William R. Berkley's 2026 death removes the cultural anchor behind underwriting discipline.

What makes W.R. Berkley unique

  • Berkley Meridian unites Verus and Vela, strengthening E&S specialty distribution on wholesalers.
  • Berkley Re America, Re UK, and Re Asia give global reinsurance reach.
  • AM Best upgraded WR Berkley to a in 2026 for underwriting and capital strength.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Annual Bonus Potential

Company News

Business Wire
Aug 18th, 2026
W. R. Berkley forms Berkley Meridian through merger of Verus and Vela Insurance

W. R. Berkley Corporation has formed Berkley Meridian, a new specialty insurance business combining Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services. Marlo M. Morrison will serve as president of the new entity. The business will unite underwriting capabilities and expertise across construction, professional liability, garage, casualty, and other specialty lines, focusing on the excess and surplus wholesale broker market. Integration has begun and is expected to continue into early 2027. Morrison joined Verus Specialty Insurance as president in 2019, bringing nearly 30 years of property and casualty insurance experience. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said the combination will allow the company to leverage expertise and provide a broader suite of solutions. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States.

Reinsurance News
Jul 28th, 2026
Robert R. Coyne, Jr. to succeed Daniel R. Westcott as President of Berkley Re America.

Robert R. Coyne, Jr. to succeed Daniel R. Westcott as President of Berkley Re America. 28th July 2026 - Author: Saumya Jain - Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Daniel R. Westcott as Executive Vice President (EVP), as Robert R. Coyne Jr. succeeds him as President of Berkley Re America, while Robert C. Hewitt has been named Chairman of Berkley Re. All appointments are effective immediately. Berkley Re is a global reinsurer comprising Berkley Re America, Berkley Re UK, Berkley Re Solutions, Berkley Re Australia, and Berkley Re Asia. Westcott joined Berkley Re America as president in 2019, and has nearly three decades of experience in the property casualty reinsurance market. Coyne joined Berkley in 2006 and became Senior Vice President of Berkley Re America in 2010. He also has over three decades of experience in the property casualty reinsurance business. Hewitt joined Berkley in 2002 as Senior Vice President for risk management and was named EVP of the firm in 2016. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointments, "Rob, Dan, and Rob have all provided outstanding leadership within Berkley for many years. Dan's skills and broad experience in the reinsurance market, as well as his extensive knowledge of its organisation, will serve Reinsurance Group well as he takes on oversight of its assumed reinsurance businesses. "With deep expertise in developing reinsurance solutions for customers, Rob Coyne is very well-positioned to lead Berkley Re America forward to build upon its success. Rob Hewitt has made extraordinary contributions to Berkley during his tenure, and we are deeply appreciative of his leadership, judgment, and unwavering commitment to the Company." He continued, "He has been a trusted colleague and valued leader, and we are especially pleased, both personally and professionally, that we will continue to benefit from his extensive experience and expertise." Last week, for its second quarter 2026 results, W. R. Berkley reported a new record for gross written premiums (GWP) of $4.1 billion.

Business Wire
Jul 28th, 2026
Christopher Moede named president of Berkley Risk as Jack Goodwin moves to chairman

W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Christopher L. Moede as president of Berkley Risk, effective immediately. He succeeds John Goodwin, who has been named chairman of the business. Moede brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the commercial insurance market. Most recently, he led a global underwriting segment at a major multinational insurer. Goodwin joined Berkley Risk in 2012, serving as executive vice president before becoming president in 2014. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, welcomed Moede's leadership skills and experience in developing risk solutions. He thanked Goodwin for his exceptional service and contributions. Berkley Risk provides at-risk and alternative risk insurance programme management services for public entity pools, professional associations, and self-insured clients.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 20th, 2026
W. R. Berkley misses Q2 revenue estimates but beats profit forecasts by 17.3%

W. R. Berkley, a property casualty insurer, missed revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales rising just 1.2% year-on-year to $3.72 billion, falling short of the $3.77 billion analyst estimate. The company's net premiums earned reached $3.19 billion, roughly in line with expectations. However, W. R. Berkley exceeded profit forecasts, reporting non-GAAP earnings of $1.27 per share, beating analyst consensus by 17.3%. The combined ratio of 90% also outperformed estimates of 91.4%. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley operates through over 50 specialised insurance units globally. The company has demonstrated strong long-term performance, with 11.1% annualised revenue growth over the past five years, though recent growth has moderated to 7.8% over the last two years.

Business Wire
Jul 13th, 2026
W. R. Berkley appoints Paul J. Stock as president of Carolina Casualty insurance division

W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Paul J. Stock as president of Carolina Casualty, effective immediately. Stock brings over 20 years of property and casualty insurance experience, particularly in the transportation sector spanning claims, underwriting, risk management and telematics. He joined Carolina Casualty in early 2025 as divisional president, where he led transformation efforts across claims and risk management departments. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, praised Stock's extensive leadership experience and expertise. Carolina Casualty provides primary commercial insurance products and services to the transportation industry nationwide. W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is amongst the largest commercial lines writers in the United States.