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Company Details
Company Details
Berkley One exists to insure and protect the lifestyles of a modern generation of affluence. We seek clients that are sophisticated individuals and families who require world-class risk and claims management customized to their needs, a team of select expert independent agents and innovative digital tools to keep it simple and easy. Well blend our partners, products and capabilities with all that is Berkley, generating a modern solution for the customers we serve.
This role will be based in our Chicago, IL or Morristonwn, NJ office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
As an Underwriting Team Lead , you will be responsible for transactional underwriting and functions associated with underwriting risks on behalf of Berkley One. In our rapidly growing environment, new business is the focus of the underwriters day at Berkley One. You will use your excellent experience and decision-making skills to seek the most profitable business.
What You Can Expect
- Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
- Internal mobility opportunities
- Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
- Opportunity to impact change
- Benefits competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education
- Protect our portfolio by collaborating with risk management to identify and recommend solutions that ultimately make the risk better than when it started.
- Innovate with the team and larger organization to effect the changes you want to see whether it be in the day to day or larger organization priorities
- Partner with a designated group of agents with focus on individuals and creating Berkley One champions by building strong relationships, coaching on new business solutions, and taking time to understand whats most important to the agent and client.
- Consult and help agents understand our appetite and apply that knowledge to risk selection.
- Utilize our cutting-edge technology tools that help you monitor the quality of your book of business and use the knowledge in your individual decisions.
- Collaborate with Distribution and Marketing colleagues to co-create plans that drive the business.
What you need to have:
- Bachelors degree or commensurate experience
- Minimum two years of high net worth personal lines underwriting experience
- An analytical mind. You love to dive into the details of an account in order to craft pricing and coverage that meet underwriting guidelines, profitability models and customer needs
- Natural curiosity. You love learning how things work and you are always looking for innovative improvements
- A strong customer service bias. You want to get to yes. You are known for your super responsiveness. You can say no and preserve your relationships.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel as needed, including overnight travel
- Flexibility to work an alternate work schedule including coverage for West Coast customers
- Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of our customers, both insureds and their agents alike. You will be an excellent, pro-active advocate for Berkley One customers and are passionate about their brand experience.
- Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
- You have a strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure
- Exceptional technology skills
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
Benefits
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
- Base Salary Range: $115,000 -$140,000
- Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Finance and Sales-
Industries
Financial Services and Insurance
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