Sr. Stop Loss Underwriter

Berkley Accident and HealthBerkley Accident and Health is a risk management company that designs innovative solutions to address the unique challenges of each client. With our entrepreneurial culture and a strong emphasis on analytics, we can help employers better manage their risk. We offer a broad range of products, including employer stop loss, benefit captives, provider stop loss, HMO reinsurance, and specialty accident. The key to Berkley's success is our nimble approach to risk – our ability to quickly understand, think through, and devise a plan that addresses each client's challenges, coupled with the strong backing of a Fortune 500 company. Our parent company, W. R. Berkley Corporation, is one of the largest and best managed property/casualty insurers in the United States.The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.ResponsibilitiesOur team is growing and we have multiple opportunities for Underwriters to join our Berkley Accident and Health team! These are individual contributor roles, working under the supervision of an Underwriting Manager and/or AVP, Underwriting. In this capacity, you will manage your own workload with a sense of urgency around quote deadlines and production targets. You will seek profitable growth of the company's portfolio of stop loss business by analyzing and selecting risks based on qualified underwriting criteria that adhere to the company's established underwriting guidelines.We have a welcoming culture valuing our employees – we trademarked the phrase Everything Counts, Everyone Matters® to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!Key functions include but are not limited to:Write and retain profitable stop loss cases adhering to the company's guidelines and within assigned letter of authorityEstablish the basics of medical underwriting by training with and learning from the Company's internal Clinical Underwriting staffProperly complete and clearly articulate thought process around risk selection and pricing for efficient reviews with underwriting management and clinical staffBecome acquainted with target production sources as well as Sales and Account Management teams and begin establishing your own relationships using effective forms of communicationAccurately document underwriting thought process and authority reviews through company journal and filing systemCollaborate with underwriting management to review more complex cases requiring a higher degree of underwriting authorityQualificationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience3+ years of progressive Stop Loss Underwriting experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceA basic understanding of stop loss market dynamics, risk management strategies, and a strong desire to stay ahead of emerging risks in the marketA basic skillset in the areas of math, communication and negotiation, with a strong desire to grow these skillsets under the direction and training of more seasoned staffStrong time management skills and self-discipline to effectively manage a large case load volume during peak production cyclesProficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and OutlookExperience with David Young System (preferred, not required)Must exhibit professional behavior at all times while representing or being identified as an employee of the companyEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with all operational areas, management and staff to further the company's missionStrong consulting and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with brokers, clients and service vendorsAdditional Company DetailsWe do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: • Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus • Benefits include: 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 DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role