Assistant Insurance Underwriter

Berkley Specialty Property operates in New York, Georgia and California, writing a U.This is done with empowered underwriting, a fair and efficient claims team and leading wordings and technical backup services to offer our clients a long‑term, sustainable product.

The Assistant Underwriter will support the underwriting team in delivering Berkley Specialty Property ’s business plan through a combination of underwriting support, technical processing, and operational oversight. The role focuses on assisting Underwriters with risk assessment, pricing and pre-bind activity, while ensuring high-quality data, efficient processing, and effective use of offshore support.

Underwriting Support & Risk Assessment

Assist with pricing and rating using approved tools and models

Ensure submission data is complete and accurate to enable effective underwriting decisions

Monitor pipelines, renewals and outstanding items, proactively following up with brokers and Underwriters

Support Underwriters in broker interactions, including meeting preparation and follow‑up

Produce management information, reporting and portfolio data to support underwriting activity

Offshore Resource Oversight

Provide training and oversight of offshore resources responsible for administrative processing

Monitor delivery to ensure completion within agreed service levels and quality standards

Perform quality assurance reviews on offshore output (e.g. data entry, document preparation)

Act as the primary liaison between the underwriting team and offshore support

Build effective working relationships with Underwriters, brokers and internal stakeholders

Adhere to all internal policies, underwriting authorities, and regulatory requirements

Support underwriting control processes, including peer review, due diligence and data governance

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Actively adopt new technologies and digital processes in day‑to‑day activities

Apply appropriate judgement, governance and data security awareness in the use of AI

Previous experience in an underwriting support or insurance operations role preferred

Exposure to property underwriting or commercial insurance is advantageous

Experience using underwriting, rating or policy administration systems preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Applies appropriate technical capability, including the use of underwriting systems, rating tools and Excel

Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and data quality

Completes all required professional, technical and behavioural training

Complies with all internal policies, regulatory requirements and conduct standards

Maintains high standards of accuracy, accountability and data integrity

Competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees.