Hybrid Operations & Data Associate - Underwriting Support

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Wellness program

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Admiral Insurance Group, part of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking an Operations Associate to support underwriting operations across policy lifecycle, data systems, and workflow coordination.

You will build knowledge of insurance products, learn data tools, and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role offers cross-functional exposure to underwriting, claims, finance, and operations, with opportunities to drive efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field).
• Early career candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior insurance experience preferred but not required; experience in operations or service environments is valued.
• Ability to learn systems, tools, and processes quickly and adapt effectively as workflows and business needs evolve.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, maintain accuracy, and follow established procedures.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret procedures, apply sound judgment, and elevate issues appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, partner effectively across teams, and contribute to a positive, service-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrated openness to continuous improvement and change.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational knowledge of insurance products, policy structures, and underwriting practices.
• Develop fluency in data tools, systems, and emerging technologies supporting underwriting operations.
• Gain exposure to risk evaluation, account lifecycle management, and broker interactions.
• Participate in cross-functional learning opportunities across underwriting, claims, finance, and operations.
• Contribute ideas to continuous improvement initiatives, learning how operational excellence drives business performance.
• Perform underwriting operations activities that support policy lifecycle processing, service execution, and operational consistency across the business.
• Enter, update, validate, and maintain data within underwriting and related systems.
• Monitor and complete follow-up activities related to premium, endorsements, cancellations, and other account servicing tasks.
• Support shared workflows, resolving routine issues and ensuring timely completion of work.
• Participate in process improvement, workflow standardization, and change initiatives.
• Use systems, reporting, and operational tools to monitor productivity and support outcomes.
• Collaborate with underwriting, operations, IT, finance, claims, and business partners.
• Leverage technology, data, and workflow tools to support productivity and contribute to a modern, scalable underwriting operation, including supporting automation and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Admiral Insurance Group, part of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking an Operations Associate to support underwriting operations across policy lifecycle, data systems, and workflow coordination.

You will build knowledge of insurance products, learn data tools, and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role offers cross-functional exposure to underwriting, claims, finance, and operations, with opportunities to drive efficiency and scalability.