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Senior Brokerage Assistant
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Company Details
Berkley Speciality Property is a leading Lloyd's Syndicate underwriting Property, Crisis Management, Engineering & Construction, Asset Protection and Specialty Casualty.
The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The Senior Brokerage Assistant is responsible for the development and implementation of the account evaluation and binding strategy at Berkley Specialty Property. The position reports to the AVP – Binding Authority Broker & Director of Specialty Property and works with both Field and Staff functional areas. S/he executes, binds, and monitors accounts for BSP Specialty business and is in regular contact and communication with BSP Underwriting based in London. Key functions include but are not limited to:
- Daily management of the workload to ensure the effective solicitation, selection, pricing, and retention of profitable business.
- Helps to develop and implement best practices in line with the London Commercial Property Team
- Aids in the development and management of appetite, guidelines, forms, forms usage, terms and conditions, training, and communications
- Engages with IT, Operations, Actuary, Finance, Marketing and Claims functions and works to develop and/or strengthen interdepartmental relationships with these other disciplines.
- Adheres to account quality and compliance processes and controls, including peer reviews, self-audit reviews, management reviews, coordination of WRBC reviews.
- Adheres to established authority for all market segments and exercises sound judgment in risk selection, exposure analysis, pricing and coverage in evaluating and approving or rejecting individual-risk submissions from brokers.
- Collaborates with team members and other departments regarding regulatory issues.
- Monitors and communicates emerging issues that are relevant to BSP future planned strategies and processes.
Qualifications
Candidate Qualifications Sought:
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degrees and/or industry certifications preferred.
- 2+ years of commercial P&C experience with deep understanding of Property exposures and coverages.
- Holds a California Property & Casualty broker license as an individual or would be willing to acquire.
- Knowledge in the insurance field, preferrably in Commercial Property lines of business, and a broad understanding of the critical issues in other related areas
- Successful experience evidenced by quantifiable results.
- Knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment
- Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Competent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task and to independently prioritize competing demands/requests within given time constraints.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and effectively make sound business decisions.
- Ability to creatively resolve unique and challenging business problems.
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. Pay range is $38- $50 per hour base + incentives 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.Sponsorship Details
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Frequently asked questions
In Walnut Creek, a Senior Brokerage Assistant actively manages workload prioritization, ensuring profitable property accounts are solicited, priced, and retained efficiently. Their role involves liaising with underwriting teams, especially across international offices, to maintain compliance and optimize risk selection for specialty property lines.
Holding a California Property & Casualty broker license significantly enhances credibility and eligibility. Additionally, industry certifications related to commercial property underwriting and risk management are highly valued, helping candidates navigate regulatory complexities within the state's insurance sector.
Strong analytical capabilities, sound risk judgment, and interpersonal communication define success. Mastery in pricing strategies, compliance processes, and the ability to foster cross-departmental collaboration are essential for excelling in senior brokerage assistant roles within commercial property insurance.
Nautilus Insurance Company positions Senior Brokerage Assistants as pivotal in executing binding strategies aligned with global underwriting teams. They act as connectors between underwriting, claims, IT, and finance, ensuring account quality and adherence to compliance standards while supporting specialty property business goals.
This position uniquely blends account management with strategic collaboration involving London-based underwriters and internal teams like actuary and marketing. The role demands both independent decision-making and multi-disciplinary engagement, reflecting Nautilus's emphasis on specialty property and crisis management.
Senior Brokerage Assistants in Walnut Creek typically earn between $38 and $50 per hour, complemented by incentive programs and comprehensive benefits. This pay range reflects the role's complexity, industry experience requirements, and the local cost of living in California's competitive insurance market.
Walnut Creek's brokerage sector sees moderate competition due to its proximity to major commercial hubs and the specialized nature of property insurance. Senior-level candidates with niche expertise and California broker licenses enjoy favorable demand, though networking and relevant certifications improve hiring prospects.
Walnut Creek offers convenient public transit and highway access, but peak-hour traffic can impact commute times. Candidates should evaluate proximity to the office and consider flexible work arrangements where possible, balancing travel efficiency with job responsibilities in the fast-paced insurance environment.
Key duties include overseeing risk selection, exposure analysis, and pricing decisions to safeguard profitable accounts. The assistant also enforces compliance and coordinates reviews, ensuring that binding strategies align with market segments and evolving underwriting criteria.
This role cultivates expertise in regulatory knowledge, cross-functional negotiation, and strategic decision-making. It lays a foundation for advancement into underwriting, risk management, or broker executive positions by developing a comprehensive understanding of specialty property markets and operational leadership.