Associate Underwriter

Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group (BMAG) is a property and casualty insurance provider serving the Mid-Atlantic. We are a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States. With the resources of a large Fortune 500® corporation and the ability to operate with the closeness and flexibility of a small company, we exclusively work with select independent agents to insure the future of business.Our culture is one that empowers employees to question the status quo and seek innovative ways to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers. We practice collaboration, creativity, and teamwork on a daily basis, with a commitment to innovation and high performance.Company URL:https://www.wrbmag.com/The company is an equal opportunity employer.We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Underwriterto join our VA Team! As an Associate Underwriter, you will obtain and evaluate information needed to underwrite and price new business, renewals and service endorsements on individual policies within your delegated level of authority. This role works with an underwriting team and our agency partners and offers the opportunity to learn and grow within commercial underwriting. You will work on assignments requiring basic underwriting technical knowledge.Utilize company guidelines and procedures to complete assignments while referring business outside individual limit of authorityDemonstrate basic property/casualty knowledge of the four major lines of business - Property General Liability, Automobile, Worker’s Compensation - to evaluate and process renewals, new business and endorsement transactions within assigned authority including corresponding with agency partners to obtain information as neededExamine new business applications submitted through our electronic system, Berkley Link, to determine if risk meets established eligibility guidelinesEvaluate renewals within authority level, by reviewing updated account information, claims experience, risk acceptability and pricing. Within authority, determine if account will be renewed or cancelled, and follow up with necessary action to carry out decisionEvaluate and complete endorsements within authority level by obtaining necessary information from the agent and utilizing underwriting resources to make informed decisions, and by providing transaction processing instructions to the policy services teamRoute underwriting concerns beyond assigned authority level to underwriterReview underwriting alerts from the Audit Department and consult with our agency partners to address properlyReview incoming correspondence to determine and carry out appropriate procedural actionOrder and review reports as requested, including MVRs, Experience Mods, ExperianComplete assigned new business and renewals in accordance with Berkley Advantage time service expectations - includes managing new business pipeline and ensuring all assigned renewals are booked prior to month’s closingParticipate and successfully complete all internal company training as requestedCollaborate with team members and consult agency partners for additional information when necessaryDetermine price in accordance with established underwriting guidelines, understanding and appropriately utilizing pricing factors for small business accounts within delegated authorityProvide timely, courteous and efficient service to all internal and external customersDevelop and maintain professional, productive working relationships with agency partners to encourage growth, profitability and support company appetite.Comply with company documentation standards with appropriate information to ensure analysis and risk evaluation is clear, concise and completed as directedMaintain quality & production standards as establishedPerform other duties as assignedHigh School diploma or GED required; college degree or equivalent military experience preferred3 or more years of experience in property & casualty insuranceOutstanding customer service skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrate attention to detail along with ability to researchMust demonstrate strong decision-making skillsStrong desk management skills, ability to multitask, independently organize work and prioritize competing demands and requests to complete tasks within required time constraintsAbility to manage multiple competing prioritiesWillingness to be innovative and share creative ideas with their teamExcellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skillsProficient PC, analytical and critical thinking skills; proficient in MS ExcelAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamHigh sense of urgency and need to identify and resolve issuesKeen interest in learning and being coachedWe 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.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.Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Created: 2025-10-31