Berkley Environmental (a Berkley Company) · 14 hours ago
Associate Underwriter I
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$47K/yr - $89K/yrBerkley Environmental is a leading provider of commercial lines property casualty insurance. They are seeking candidates for an Associate training program that will prepare individuals for entry level positions in underwriting and claims adjustment, providing comprehensive exposure to the insurance industry and various business units.
ConsultingInsuranceRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
We are hiring 5 -7 candidates to participate in our Associate training program, anticipated to begin in June 2026
The associate program is a 12-month program
The expectation upon successful completion of the program is to be assigned as an entry level underwriter or entry level claims adjuster
Open to all office locations for underwriting (Boston, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, Walnut Creek & Los Angles) and NJ or Texas for claims
Candidates will be pre-selected for either a Claims Associate position or an Underwriting Associate position
Each Associate will complete a rotation in our Underwriting and Claims Department with exposure to our other teams including Finance, Premium Audit, Sales and Marketing, among others
Associates works under direct supervision. As an associate, you will participate in a training program that will combine coursework and on-the-job training
Associates will actively learn about property, casualty and environmental products, underwriting and claims philosophies, strategies, processes and procedures
Associates will establish relationships within the Company and industry and develop entry level sales and marketing skills
Obtain a thorough understanding of the insurance industry
Learn the property, casualty and environmental products underwritten by Berkley Environmental
Learn the workflows, guidelines and processing steps within the business units
Learn to interact and collaborate with colleagues within the business units
Learn to underwrite Berkley Environmental products (risk assessment, regulatory compliance, financial analysis and develop decision making skills)
Assist in underwriting and pricing accounts in accordance with business strategies. Formulate and communicate recommendations based on learned underwriting skills
Learn how to perform a financial analysis on the audited/reviewed financials or other financial information of insures using appropriate tools
Create and solicit renewal applications from the broker after reviewing the expiring policy and loss information. Communicate with the broker what is needed for the renewal and any changes to the terms and conditions of the policy
Underwrite endorsement requests from brokers and forward to the underwriting assistant to issue
Develop marketing skills with our agents, brokers and clients
Complete INS21, INS 22, & INS 23 courses
Qualification
Required
Work for Berkley Environmental in their current position for a minimum of 6 months
College degree or equivalent
Demonstrated an interest in either claims and/or underwriting in their prior position
If selected during the interview process, the current manager will be consulted prior to program acceptance
Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated an ability to learn on multiple technology platforms
Be Detail oriented
Demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
Capable of working in a 'paperless' work environment
Proficient in Excel, Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and email systems
Exhibit an ability to work independently & collaboratively, while handling multiple tasks in a dynamic fast paced environment
Be self-reliant & motivated
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher (Prefer in Risk Management, Business, Finance or Environmental Sciences)
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Wellness
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Profit-Sharing plans
Company
Berkley Environmental (a Berkley Company)
Berkley Environmental facilities have earned their reputation as innovative problem solvers with the skill to recognize the reality of the market while maintaining underwriting discipline and consistency throughout the underwriting cycle.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Justin H. Manley
SVP, Chief Operating Officer
Timothy McGuire
SVP, Chief Claims Officer at Berkley Environmental
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