Underwriting Technician

Company Details

Berkley One is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.

Why Join Us?At Berkley One, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reimagining personal insurance. We’re building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.

What We Value

• A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

Join us in creating a new standard in personal insurance—where protection meets possibility.

This role will be based in our Chicago, IL or Morristown, NJ office.  We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for supporting all Underwriting functions.  You'll need an analytical mind, a love for diving into the details of an account in order to craft pricing and coverage that meet underwriting guidelines, profitability models and customer needs. We'll trust you to have a strong customer service bias with a goal to get to yes and being for super responsiveness while also balancing being able to say no yet still preserve relationships.  You'll be a pro-active advocate for Berkley One customers and are passionate about their brand experience.

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll count on you to:

• Manage accounts post issuance, involving the Underwriter as needed
• Conduct primary underwriting review of select new business opportunities with focus on optimizing our competitive position or gathering pertinent underwriting information and then responding to agents or involving the underwriter as needed
• Process renewal and endorsement transactions within authority and engage underwriters with thoughtful reviews for items exceeding granted authority
• Support overall underwriting book, ensuring timely processing of work and focus on retention of profitable accounts
• Other work and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Minimum three to five years of high net worth personal lines administrative support experience
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products
• Calm under pressure, possessing excellent organizational skills, integrity, and follow-through on tasks, able to challenge the norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• A strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Natural curiosity, a love of learning how things work and always on the lookout for innovative improvements
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, a communication style flexible to the situation, and able to communicate clearly and with a purpose

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 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