Underwriting Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to join a recently re-branded Berkley Product Protection team (previously called Berkley Global Product Recall). The team consists of product recall and liability specialists and is focused on a sustainable recall offering and its expansion into admitted/non-admitted product liability.

About Berkley

• Company Details Berkley Product Protection (‘BPP’) is an operating unit of W.R. Berkley Corporation, one of America’s largest commercial lines writers in the United States.
• We are a collaborative, dedicated, knowledgeable teams and offer unique, tailored liability solutions to higher hazard, more difficult to insure, unique and unusual products-oriented accounts.
• The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• 🌟 Underwriting Assistant (Product Liability) 🌟 Are you detail-driven, organized, and ready to grow your career in insurance?
• Join our dynamic operations team as an Underwriting Assistant, where you’ll play a critical role in supporting underwriting, claims, and finance while contributing to an exceptional client experience.
• This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build or deepen their career in product liability underwriting within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. 🔍 What You’ll Do: Partner closely with the Product Liability underwriting team to rate, quote, and issue binders using internal systems
• Prepare and issue policies in accordance with underwriting and operational guidelines

Process midterm policy endorsements efficiently and accurately

• Communicate with brokers to gather required documentation and follow up on outstanding items
• Support claims by setting up new files, sending notices, and providing administrative assistance
• Assist finance during month-end close, including premium follow-ups
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to operational excellence

Requirements

High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Previous experience as an Underwriting Assistant, ideally in General Liability (preferred) Familiarity with underwriting processes, terminology, and rating practices
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe; experience with underwriting systems a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work 💡 Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team

• Grow your career in a high-impact role within insurance operations
• Work in an environment that values efficiency, ownership, and continuous improvement

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience across underwriting, claims, and finance
• The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. • Base Salary Range: $30-38 per hour • 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

Additional Company Details We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external search firms.