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Underwriting Assistant

W. R. Berkley

Underwriting Assistant (Product Liability)

Are you detail-driven, organized, and ready to grow your career in insurance? Join our dynamic operations team as an Underwriting Assistant, where you'll play a critical role in supporting underwriting, claims, and finance while contributing to an exceptional client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build or deepen their career in product liability underwriting within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

  • 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

What You Bring:

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Previous experience as an Underwriting Assistant, ideally in General Liability (preferred)
  • Familiarity with underwriting processes, terminology, and rating practices
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe; experience with underwriting systems a plus
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
  • Gain hands-on experience across underwriting, claims, and finance
  • Grow your career in a high-impact role within insurance operations
  • Work in an environment that values efficiency, ownership, and continuous improvement

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external search 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.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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