Transportation Underwriter (Remote)

Company Details

Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) will offer commercial insurance products for standard and preferred non-fleet transportation and small businesses. We will utilize a modern technology platform that will leverage data and analytics to deliver a superior customer experience.

Our team is comprised of a diverse group of talented insurance professionals that are constantly exploring new ways to make doing business and working at BSB simple and easy.

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of our units to identify and respond quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review new and renewal commercial insurance risks in the Small Business Transportation Program, working with Motor Carrier, General Liability, and Motor Truck Cargo coverages, forms, underwriting, and risk assessment
• Determine the accurate classification of business, policy contract forms, and risk pricing; review and act upon pertinent risk information such as loss control reports, motor vehicle reports (MVRs), loss runs, and financial statements.
• Responsible for book management of an assigned agency territory, including achieving predetermined premium goals and profitability objectives, conducting audits on agency business, effectively communicating the company underwriting philosophy, and assuring compliance with underwriting best practices.
• Cultivate effective agency relationships in collaboration with the Distribution team; conduct agency visits, communicate expectations, and make recommendations for agency action(s) when appropriate.
• Provide guidance to Associate Underwriters in technical underwriting matters, including, but not limited to, such procedures as coverages, cancellations, exclusions, endorsements, and non-renewal action.
• Assist in developing new products, coverage enhancements, and procedures that drive production and processing efficiency.
• Learn and execute on Workers Compensation, Cyber Risk for future development.
  
  

Qualifications

May perform other functions as assigned

• 3+ years of related commercial auto (trucking preferred) underwriting experience
• CPCU designation preferred
• Must have experience writing motor carrier insurance auto in multiple states
• GL, Workers Compensation, BOP or CPP experience desired
• Familiarity with FMCSA and Federal DOT financial responsibility requirements including processing.
• Excellent communication skills to work with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• A self-starter who can manage time effectively and work within a demanding, challenging, and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work independently but collaboratively.
• Regularly and consistently demonstrates a commitment to company values and guiding principles.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  

Additional Company Details

www.berkleysmallbusiness.com

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

Base Salary range: $60k - $110k

• Benefits: Health, Dental, Annual Bonus Potential, Vision, 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

Travel: Occasional

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role