Hybrid Underwriting Assistant - E&S

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and more

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans

Annual discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Verus Specialty Insurance, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support Excess & Surplus lines, including general, garage and professional liability.

This in-office role provides clerical and analytical help to underwriters through the full policy life cycle from pre-submission to renewal. You will identify issues, evaluate exposures, assist with endorsements and premiums, follow underwriting guidelines, and maintain strong relationships with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Experience with Professional Liability or Commercial Casualty is a plus.
• Strong oral/written communication and positive attitude.
• Ability to document written referrals clearly for others to interpret.
• Detail-oriented with initiative in a fast-paced team environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• High urgency in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and project management tools.
• Flexible and open to change to stay competitive.
• Adaptive to changing priorities and multitasking.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Some market experience preferred, but not required.
• In-office, in-person role.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting life cycle from pre-submission through policy issuance and renewal.
• Identify issues and use resources to assist underwriters.
• Evaluate exposures and endorsements.
• Assist with issuance of endorsements and premiums.
• Follow underwriting guidelines and SLAs.
• Coordinate with underwriters and brokers on outstanding information.
• Support day-to-day transactions for underwriting teams and partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with underwriters, customers and partners.
• Demonstrate urgency to meet customer needs.
• Quote accounts within authority by reviewing exposures and rates.
• Review inspection reports and refer issues to underwriters.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Ownership & accountability

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Verus Specialty Insurance, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support Excess & Surplus lines, including general, garage and professional liability.

This in-office role provides clerical and analytical help to underwriters through the full policy life cycle from pre-submission to renewal. You will identify issues, evaluate exposures, assist with endorsements and premiums, follow underwriting guidelines, and maintain strong relationships with