Premium Auditor I

Berkley; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation, through Berkley Premium Audit Services (BPAS), seeks a Premium Auditor to conduct remote audits and analyze payroll and financial records to determine classifications and premiums.

You will work with insureds via teleconference, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while adhering to regulatory guidelines. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of premium audit experience, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 3+ years performing premium audits or equivalent.
• Test audit state experience and knowledge of workers’ compensation, general liability, garage and commercial auto.
• Ability to communicate effectively with insureds in a remote/virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote premium audits through electronic review and virtual interactions.
• Analyze payroll, financial and operational records to determine classifications and premium.
• Schedule audits with insureds via telephone and online conference.
• Input audit summaries in PATS for final audit transactions and premium adjustments.
• Maintain knowledge of ISO and NCCI rules for proper classification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company Details

We provide a foundation of stability and predictability that gives employees the confidence to succeed.Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $15 billion.Today the Berkley brand comprises 60 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W. R. Berkley Corporation is well positioned for long‑term success and future growth.Berkley Premium Audit Services (BPAS) is an innovative provider of premium audit operations to 21 Berkley companies. If you are looking to join a fast‑paced, energetic and passionate team with room for professional growth and development – Berkley may be a great fit for you.

Responsibilities

Premium Auditor

I is responsible for conducting remote premium audits through electronic review methods and virtual interactions with policyholders. This role analyzes payroll, financial, and operational records to accurately determine classifications, exposures, and premium calculations in accordance with applicable regulatory and carrier guidelines. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective customer communication to deliver timely, high‑quality audit results while consistently meeting productivity and service standards.

Key Functions/Duties of Position

• Reviews information obtained through the administrative process to ensure all records have been submitted and will request any additional information and records from insureds to complete audits.
• Schedules time with insured to review information and conduct audits via telephone and online conference.
• Complies with state regulations and company guidelines, and maintains working knowledge of all insurance manuals, premium audits manuals, and related material.
• Inputs a summary of audit information in Premium Audit Tracking System (PATS) for final Audit Transaction to determine premium adjustment.
• Performs the audits on payroll based and composite exposures.
• Has a strong understanding of ISO and NCCI rules to ensure proper classification and exposure development.
• Refers highly complex issues and problems to Premium Audit Supervisor.
• Works across a larger span of geographical territory, understanding state specific rules and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 3+ years’ performing premium audits or equivalent combination of education and experience.Industry related designations a plus.Prior premium audit experience and basic knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping and insurance company operations are required.Test audit state experience required.Knowledge of manual rules for workers’ compensation, general liability, garage and commercial auto.Ability to keyboard accurately, respond quickly and professionally to customer inquiries; and organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles.Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.It is expected that the employee will correspond with insureds in a remote/virtual environment. The employee will need to communicate effectively with insureds via teleconference.Employee should be comfortable with all aspects of conducting virtual meetings including proper etiquette, screen sharing, and use of video cameras.Ability to consistently demonstrate the Berkley Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role