Company Details:
Berkley One exists to insure and protect the lifestyles of a modern generation of affluence. We seek clients that are sophisticated individuals and families who require world-class risk and claims management customized to their needs, a team of select expert independent agents and innovative digital tools to keep it simple and easy. We’ll blend our partners, products and capabilities with all that is Berkley, generating a modern solution for the customers we serve.
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 personal insurance marketplace.
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
We have an opportunity for a Risk Management Field Consultant to join our Berkley One team! This role is dedicated to helping our high net worth clients reduce their exposure to loss. By working collaboratively with our agency partners and internal stakeholders, you will develop customized loss prevention strategies for our clients and help ensure their assets are covered by the most appropriate levels of insurance.
The ideal candidate will have Personal Lines risk management experience and be able to cover the NYC territory (predominately for Manhattan/Brooklyn).
We have a welcoming culture valuing our employees – we trademarked the phrase Everything Counts, Everyone Matters® to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!
Key functions include but are not limited to:
- Perform detailed surveys of client properties for the purpose of identifying underwriting concerns, potential hazards and most likely causes of loss, developing risk mitigation strategies, facilitating solutions to these concerns, determining appropriate levels of insurance to value and when appropriate, identify account rounding opportunities for our agency partners
- While relying on past experience and knowledge, demonstrate expertise in managing exposures cause by water damage, homes under construction, personal safety and security, natural disasters and other perils typical to the territory and clientele
- Manage Independent Appraisers outside of your territory and use virtual tools when feasible
- Clearly communicate to clients, agency partners and internal stakeholders one’s findings and determinations and work to develop a plan to mitigate risk in a manner consistent with Berkley One’s philosophy
- Perform other duties intended to develop relationships with agency partners. Support Berkley One’s growth in assigned territory by articulating our value proposition and services compared to the competition
- Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5+ year experience in personal insurance risk management, loss control, construction, residential or commercial appraising, underwriting, property claims or a related field position
- Ability to identify potential causes of loss and develop appropriate recommendations
- Ability to recognize various construction practices and understand building costs and associated issues
- Strong insurance and business acumen as well as experience in the high net worth marketplace
- Scheduling flexibility and occasional extended hours in order to meet the needs of the customer
- Periodic overnight travel and evening or weekend appointments may be required
- Advanced proficiency with e2value or other valuation software
- Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of customers, both insureds and their agents alike
- Able to be a pro-active advocate for Berkley One customers and are passionate about their brand experience.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, a communication style flexible to the situation, and able to communicate clearly and with a purpose.
- 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
Additional Company Details:
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:
• Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
• 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
Job Description:
2024 B1 Risk Management Field Consultant NY JD
