Underwriting Associate

Job PostingBerkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for 'best in class' businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.Company URL: company is an equal opportunity employer.ResponsibilitiesThe Underwriting Associate participates in underwriting accounts by gathering, synthesizing and clearly presenting all specific account information to underwriting to decide on the risk.The Underwriting Associate will rate and issue renewals, new business, endorsements, and cancellations using the automated facilities of the BIS system and other local software programs. Customer Service contact with the agents to develop information needed to process work, solve problems, and maintain good agency relations. Assist the Lead Underwriting Associate with training and quality assurance within the service area. Key functions include but are not limited to the following:Rate and issue more complex quotes, new business, renewals and endorsements through the BIS systems and other local software programs.Obtains and reviews pertinent information needed to evaluate new business and renewals, as requested, according to prescribed criteria and authority.Review, analyze, and process requests received from agents as directed. Takes necessary action when requesting additional information needed to price, process, and produce business. Follow up with the appropriate internal and external customers.Maintain quality and time standards as established.Document files with the appropriate underwriting/rating information to assure activity, analysis and risk evaluation is clear, concise and completed, as directed.Provide timely, courteous and efficient service to all internal and external customers. Communicates in a timely and positive manner.Written and oral communication should be clear, concise and well organized.QualificationsBachelors Degree PreferredAssociate in Insurance or similar professional designations a plus.Extensive knowledge and understanding of rating and processing all lines of commercial insurance written by Berkley Southeast; to include Commercial General Liability, Property, Packages, Business Owners, Auto, Crime, Inland Marine, Umbrella and Workers' Comp.Three or more year's insurance experience or other applicable business experience.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Outstanding organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. 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.