Underwriting Technician, Rec Marine

Underwriting Technician- Recreational Marine

The Underwriting Technician- Recreational Marine role is responsible for supporting all Underwriting functions in the Recreational Marine team.

This role will be based in our Morristown, NJ or Chicago, IL office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

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

We'll count on you to:

• Manage accounts post issuance, involving the Underwriter as needed
• Conduct primary underwriting review of select new business opportunities with focus on optimizing our competitive position or gathering pertinent underwriting information and then responding to agents or involving the underwriter as needed
• Process renewal and endorsement transactions within authority and engage underwriters with thoughtful reviews for items exceeding granted authority
• Support overall underwriting book, ensuring timely processing of work and focus on retention of profitable accounts
• Other work and projects as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Minimum three years of Property & Casualty insurance administrative support experience.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, a communication style flexible to the situation, and able to communicate clearly and with a purpose
• An analytical mind, a love for diving into the details of an account in order to craft pricing and coverage that meet underwriting guidelines, profitability models and customer needs
• Calm under pressure, possessing excellent organizational skills, integrity, and follow-through on tasks, able to challenge the norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Natural curiosity, a love of learning how things work and always on the lookout for innovative improvements
• A strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products

What makes you stand out:

• High net worth personal lines experience preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with the Recreational Marine line is preferred but not required.
• Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of customers, both insureds and their agents alike.
• Able to be a proactive advocate for Berkley One customers and passionate about their brand experience
• A strong customer service bias with a goal to get to yes. Known for super responsiveness. Can say no and preserve relationships

Additional Company Details

We 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 which for this role include: Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. 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 Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role