International Specialist

Company Details

W.R. Berkley Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company is made up of dedicated and passionate people committed to delivering the highest quality insurance products and services to specialized markets worldwide.

Berkley Global Underwriters provides the international infrastructure to support Berkley’s Operating Units, their agents/brokers, and multinational insureds to facilitate local admitted policies compliantly around the globe as part of an integrated global insurance solution. 

Our culture is one of innovation, creativity and teamwork. Our team is highly motivated, passionate about our business, and deeply experienced in developing and delivering product and service solutions in the global marketplace. You will join a highly respected team of experienced, successful professionals with deep expertise in this market.  

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  

Berkley Global Underwriters professionals respond to the unique challenges posed by the needs of our multinational customers.  We are looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team. 

We will consider qualified candidates based out of any of the W.R. Berkley or their affiliate office locations.  

Responsibilities

This role is a key contributor within the Berkley Global Underwriters (BGU) organization, responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and implementing compliant international policy forms and structures. The position requires an underwriting foundation, with the ability to apply sound judgment and technical expertise to support global insurance solutions. The role involves close collaboration with operating units to address international needs, including network and line of business expansion, while refining tools, resources, and communication of capabilities.

Under the direction the SVP, Berkley Global Underwriters: 

• Serve as part of the leadership team responsible for the continued development and implementation of an integrated global network and infrastructure.
• Draft and maintain policy contracts, supporting documentation, and related correspondence for international exposures, ensuring alignment with underwriting intent and regulatory requirements.
• Assist underwriters, Legal, and Claims in resolving complex contract wording
• Assist and train underwriters on issues related to local coverage concerns international coverage nuances, local regulatory considerations, and policy structuring best practices.
• Contribute to the development of marketing materials and product positioning strategies to support international growth.
• Design and enhance tools and procedures that enable efficient execution of local admitted policies across multiple placement structures.
• Independently lead projects and strategic initiatives, leveraging underwriting insight and building support across the enterprise. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and ensure successful outcomes.
• Engage, educate and influence multiple constituents, both overseas and domestic, on procedures to access global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

• • 5+ years of experience in property & casualty underwriting required
  • Knowledge of Controlled Master Programs and multinational program structuring highly preferred
  • Experience in drafting, reviewing, and refining insurance policy contracts to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with underwriting strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply underwriting judgment to global risks and tailor solutions to meet client and regulatory needs.
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• Key Opportunities for Growth

  • Leverage your underwriting foundation to influence global insurance solutions and program design.
  • Lead the development of global policy structures and compliance frameworks that support international growth.
  • Gain exposure to diverse regulatory environments, cross-border placements, and multinational program execution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Claims, and international partners
  • Drive innovation in global program design and execution

Underwriting Acumen: An understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and global insurance program design.

Strategic Thinking: Applies sound underwriting judgment to assess complex risks, anticipate challenges, and develop

• Exceptional Communication Skills: Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communication abilities, essential for conveying ideas effectively. 
• Excellent Organizational Abilities: Displays integrity and strong organizational skills with consistent follow-through on tasks and commitments. 

• Accountability: Possesses a strong sense of responsibility and ownership for achieving goals and delivering results. 

• Relationship Building: Proven ability to establish and maintain robust business relationships to foster collaboration and drive success. 

• Analytical Expertise: Excels in analyzing complex information and developing informed, data-driven solutions. 

• Technical and Business Acumen: Offers a strong understanding of technical processes and business management principles to achieve operational excellence. 

Additional Company Details

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: 115k-$185k • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus • 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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role