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W.R. Berkley

Commercial insurance underwriting, reinsurance, and investments

Underwriting Assistant

UnderwritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWest Hartford, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Previous experience as an Underwriting Assistant is preferred, ideally in General Liability.
  • Familiarity with underwriting processes, terminology, and rating practices is required.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe are required; experience with underwriting systems is a plus.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are required.
  • Communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities are required.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Previous experience as an Underwriting Assistant, ideally in General Liability, is preferred.
  • Experience with underwriting systems is a plus.

About the Company

W.R. Berkley

Commercial insurance underwriting, reinsurance, and investments

W. R. Berkley Corporation underwrites commercial property and casualty insurance and provides reinsurance globally. It operates two segments: Insurance, with 53 units worldwide and lines such as excess and surplus, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation; and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess, offering reinsurance and excess coverage to other insurers and self-insured entities. It earns money from premiums and from its investment portfolio. The company differentiates itself with a broad multinational underwriting platform and a dual focus on underwriting profitability and investment management, serving clients from small businesses to large corporations across many industries. Its goal is to deliver risk transfer and financial protection to customers while generating steady underwriting results and investment returns for shareholders.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Greenwich, CT
Founded
1967

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