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Life Sciences Underwriter

Berkley

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years underwriting or associate underwriting experience in products liability, property, workers compensation, automobile and umbrella
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service bias

Responsibilities

  • Support new business production and servicing of Emerging Account business
  • Build strong relationships with brokers through service excellence
  • Responsible for account solicitation, risk selection and analysis
  • Provide technical support to producers and insureds

Key facts

Hard skills

Underwriting Risk Selection Product Liability Property Insurance Workers' Compensation Vehicle Insurance Umbrella Insurance Account-Based Marketing Continuous Training

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Accountability
  • Innovation

About the company

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Berkley

IT Services & IT Consulting

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is a dynamic company committed to providing world class IT services. We offer a unique culture, enabling our team members to be on the cutting edge of technology while delivering high quality solutions. We are looking for outstanding individuals who will bring unique perspectives, insight and innovation to our teams. BTS, a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, has facilities located in Des Moines, Iowa and Wilmington, Delaware. Our functions include working with various third parties to develop, integrate, and support insurance systems of WRBC's operating units. BTS strives to provide these functions in a holistic manner including helpdesk support, system connectivity, and operational support. Additional responsibilities include coordinating communications regarding best practices in the use of our supported systems and researching new technology. At BTS, there are opportunities associated with being a part of an established and empowering corporation while maintaining a positive personal working environment. Additionally, we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package including a casual dress code. BTS is constantly growing and expanding to meet the changing demands of one of the most successful insurance organizations in the world. If you are ready to jump start your career, BTS is the place for you.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Company Details:

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Berkley Life Sciences

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.

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 life science marketplace. You will join a highly respected team of experienced, successful professionals with deep expertise in this market as they build the company of the future.

At Berkley Life Sciences, we insure the future of life science innovators today.  We do so by serving as a preferred market for the life science industry around the globe, offering a broad range of sophisticated property & casualty products and services designed to meet our customers’ individualized needs. 

Berkley Life Sciences professionals cohesively respond to the unique challenges faced by our life science customers.  We are looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team.

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

This role, a key contributor within the Berkley Life Sciences organization, is responsible for supporting new business production and servicing of Emerging Account business for an assigned group of producers, while fostering strong producer partnerships and supporting overall growth.


This role is ideal for a developing underwriting professional who is eager to deepen technical expertise, work across multiple lines of coverage, and contribute to profitable portfolio growth in a dynamic and innovative industry segment.


Build strong relationships with brokers through service excellence to ensure you meet or exceed financial goals including growth, profit, retention, and new business.
Responsible for account solicitation, risk selection and analysis including the corresponding documentation, pricing and marketing of Berkley Life Sciences products and services for new and existing customers.
Key contributor to team’s business development results for assigned producers
Identify opportunities for account rounding
Provide technical support to producers and insureds
Stay current with all compliance, procedural and workflow changes.
Demonstrate continuous learning, including participation in underwriting training and life sciences industry education
Work collaboratively and effectively with underwriting teammates, operations, legal, home office underwriting and claims

Qualifications:

Education

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Qualifications

 

  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Your communication style is flexible to the situation. You communicate clearly and with a purpose
  • Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
  • You have a strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure
  • You have a proven track record of building and maintaining strong business relationships with insureds, agents & brokers.
  • A strong customer service bias. You want to get to yes. You are known for your super responsiveness. You can say no and preserve your relationships.
  • Natural curiosity. You love learning how things work and you are always looking for innovative improvements
  • An analytical mind. You love to dive into the details of an account in order to craft pricing and coverage that meet underwriting guidelines, profitability models and customer needs
  • Minimum of 2 years underwriting or associate underwriting experience in products liability, property, workers compensation, automobile and umbrella
  • Claims made experience a plus
  • Life Sciences Products Liability experience a plus
  • Travel opportunities, though primarily you will build relationships with your assigned producers through service excellence and reliability
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: 70k-$105k • 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. Additional Requirements: Location and Travel: •Primary location: Ewing, NJ. •Additional locations: Naperville, IL; Boston, MA. •Travel: Travel opportunities, primarily to build relationships with assigned producers. Sponsorship Details: Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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