Underwriting Assistant (Entry Level)

: Company Details: Berkley 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. Responsibilities: We have an entry level opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join our Berkley Accident and Health team! You will provide assistance to our underwriting team by tracking and set-up of underwriting folders and reviewing account information. We will train! This role will be based in our Hamilton, NJ office 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:

• Set up folders in our shared drive for all information received for new underwriting submissions
• Run census in Excel spreadsheet for each submission
• Log submissions into our underwriting system including benefits, reinsurance terms, and census information
• Communicate between Sales Reps and Underwriters to ensure all information is complete and accurate

Qualifications:

• High School, Associates or Bachelor's Degree
• Recent college grads welcome to apply; or 1-2 years general office experience
• Must be highly organized, with strong attention to detail
• Must have Word/Excel experience
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Team oriented

Additional Company Details: We 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. 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