Sr. Production Underwriting (Remote)

Berkley Human Services (a Berkley Company); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Profit-sharing plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkley Human Services, a Berkley Company, is looking for a multi-line underwriter in Chicago. This role involves developing and maintaining a profitable book of business while managing relationships with producers. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of underwriting experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a four-year college degree. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and a competitive salary ranging from $85k to $125k.

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and offers a robust benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of multi-line underwriting and marketing experience.
• Knowledge of insurance rating, structure, forms, and coverages.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a profitable book of Human Services business.
• Evaluate and assess submitted applications for appetite acceptability.
• Negotiate final terms leading to binding quotes.
• Maintain and update files for underwriting reviews.
• Assist and mentor other department members as warranted.

Skills

Multi-line underwriting experience

Marketing skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Decision-making skills

PC skills including MS Excel

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Human Services, a Berkley Company, is devoted to meeting the needs of Human Services Organizations. Our insurance policies are written through our Berkley affiliates, each of which is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company with a Financial Category of XV. We offer property and casualty coverages designed for the unique operational aspects of social service organizations. Our Human Services Program dates back to 1989, and has continuously evolved to meet the unique needs of the market we serve. We insure both nonprofit and for-profit social service organizations, such as child daycare, sheltered workshops, group homes, senior citizen centers, senior independent living, schools, counseling services, YMCAs, YWCAs, and Boys & Girls Clubs.

Company URL: https://www.berkleyhumanservices.com/

For highly qualified candidates who are not located within a 50‑mile radius of the Minneapolis or Chicago office, remote work arrangements may be considered.

Responsibilities

To develop, grow and maintain a profitable book of Human Services business within an assigned territory through marketing and underwriting processes; demonstrate functional technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, procedures and techniques to include coverage issues, product lines, marketing, relevant systems and competition in the market place. Manages relationship with assigned producers to manage submission, quote and bind activity and deliver on service commitments established by the designated Service Level Agreement (SLA).

• Risk Selection: evaluate/assess submitted applications for appetite acceptability; assess risk and determine premium, terms and conditions in accordance with Letter of Authority (LOA) for new and renewal business; generate quote proposals and deliver to producers; negotiate final terms leading to binding.
• Producer Relationships: develop and maintain relationship through regular visits and phone contact; review pipeline and prospect lists; develop leads; review Producer Score Card and provide ongoing feedback toward goal commitments.
• Complete underwriting checklists outlining underwriting thought process, loss analysis, pricing theory and risk characteristics.
• Maintain records and prepare required reports as necessary, including Salesforce, Clearance, BPMi and any other systems involved.
• Meet or communicate with marketing personnel as warranted, including sharing competitive information, requesting support/assistance with the relationships, and seeking assistance in marketing strategy.
• Maintain contact with and act as liaison between independent agents, claims adjusters, finance team members, actuarial team members, Risk Control team members and other concerned parties in administering accounts where necessary.
• Maintain and update files for underwriting reviews.
• Provide instructions for policy issuance.
• Handle endorsement requests to ensure timely processing.
• Assist and/or mentor other members of the department including underwriters, assistant underwriters, and Operations team members as warranted.
• May perform other functions as assigned.

Education

• Four‑year college degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of multi‑line underwriting and marketing experience.
• Knowledge of insurance rating, structure, forms and coverages.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills to include the ability to affirmatively close sales.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision‑making skills.
• Strong PC and keyboarding skills, including working with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Additional Company Details

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

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees including:

• Base Salary Range: $85k–$125k
• Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans

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.

Additional Requirements

Travel: up to 20%.