Berkley Aspire (a Berkley Company)
Small Business Underwriter
Berkley Aspire (a Berkley Company), West Chester, Ohio, United States
E&S Small Business Underwriter – Berkley Aspire (a Berkley Company)
Join Berkley Aspire as an E&S Small Business Underwriter. We are passionate about making excess and surplus lines business easy to transact, continuously innovating to bring market‑leading technology and services to our agents and their clients.
Company Details Berkley Aspire writes from small, minimum premium policies to accounts over six figures. We offer General Liability, Property, Inland Marine and Excess policies through Berkley‑appointed agencies in 49 states. From direct bill with installments to not requiring renewal applications for 80% of our small business policies, we focus on making it easy, expeditious and efficient for agents and consumers.
Responsibilities
The E&S Small Business Underwriter will produce new business as part of an assigned territory underwriting team(s).
Help manage assigned underwriting territory(s) to achieve profitable growth, including underwriting new business and marketing to our agent partners.
Identify new business opportunities and manage agency relationships.
Service agents in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia (can be based in those states or our West Chester, OH office).
Review and underwrite new business submissions for acceptability according to authority granted.
Evaluate, accept, reject, or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines and authority.
Make sound risk and pricing decisions that achieve profitable loss ratios.
Achieve designated customer service standards with a focus on fast turn‑around time.
Participate in territory team marketing calls, video conferences, and agency visits (some travel may be required).
Provide detailed issuance instructions to ensure policy is delivered consistent with quoted terms and conditions.
Utilize various underwriting tools to determine acceptable risk characteristics, accurate classifications, insurance to value, calculate rates, etc.
Recognize and create cross‑selling opportunities for other company products.
Actively market small commercial products to agents and travel within assigned territory, as necessary.
Reinforce our “ease of doing business” model by meeting or exceeding expectations and service standards on a consistent basis.
Continue to increase underwriting knowledge and skills (e.g., formal education such as AINS, ASLI, CPCU, CIC).
Operate according to underwriting authority as granted by Berkley Aspire.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two plus years related insurance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of two years of experience in E&S underwriting.
Strong customer service background in a professional environment.
Obtained or actively working on obtaining relevant insurance designations (AINS, ASLI, CPCU, CIC) preferred.
Strong customer focus and ability to respond with a sense of urgency.
Entrepreneurial qualities, such as trying innovative solutions, resiliency to change and recognizing what is most important to get done.
Teamwork, providing and welcoming open, honest, respectful, and constructive feedback.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Customer Focus and Teamwork
Flexibility
Innovation and Initiative
Benefits The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees. For this role, benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness
Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit‑Sharing plans
Health Savings Accounts with automatic company contributions (if you sign up)
Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD
Paid sick time, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays, floating holiday, paid volunteer time
On‑site Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and Employee Assistance Program
Competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and paid parental leave
Company‑sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, industry‑related education and exams
Internal promotional growth opportunities
Plum Benefits program – cost‑free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts
Other Details Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and the position will remain open until filled. This role will be eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program. Sponsorships are not offered for this role.
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Company Details Berkley Aspire writes from small, minimum premium policies to accounts over six figures. We offer General Liability, Property, Inland Marine and Excess policies through Berkley‑appointed agencies in 49 states. From direct bill with installments to not requiring renewal applications for 80% of our small business policies, we focus on making it easy, expeditious and efficient for agents and consumers.
Responsibilities
The E&S Small Business Underwriter will produce new business as part of an assigned territory underwriting team(s).
Help manage assigned underwriting territory(s) to achieve profitable growth, including underwriting new business and marketing to our agent partners.
Identify new business opportunities and manage agency relationships.
Service agents in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia (can be based in those states or our West Chester, OH office).
Review and underwrite new business submissions for acceptability according to authority granted.
Evaluate, accept, reject, or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines and authority.
Make sound risk and pricing decisions that achieve profitable loss ratios.
Achieve designated customer service standards with a focus on fast turn‑around time.
Participate in territory team marketing calls, video conferences, and agency visits (some travel may be required).
Provide detailed issuance instructions to ensure policy is delivered consistent with quoted terms and conditions.
Utilize various underwriting tools to determine acceptable risk characteristics, accurate classifications, insurance to value, calculate rates, etc.
Recognize and create cross‑selling opportunities for other company products.
Actively market small commercial products to agents and travel within assigned territory, as necessary.
Reinforce our “ease of doing business” model by meeting or exceeding expectations and service standards on a consistent basis.
Continue to increase underwriting knowledge and skills (e.g., formal education such as AINS, ASLI, CPCU, CIC).
Operate according to underwriting authority as granted by Berkley Aspire.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two plus years related insurance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of two years of experience in E&S underwriting.
Strong customer service background in a professional environment.
Obtained or actively working on obtaining relevant insurance designations (AINS, ASLI, CPCU, CIC) preferred.
Strong customer focus and ability to respond with a sense of urgency.
Entrepreneurial qualities, such as trying innovative solutions, resiliency to change and recognizing what is most important to get done.
Teamwork, providing and welcoming open, honest, respectful, and constructive feedback.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Customer Focus and Teamwork
Flexibility
Innovation and Initiative
Benefits The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees. For this role, benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness
Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit‑Sharing plans
Health Savings Accounts with automatic company contributions (if you sign up)
Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD
Paid sick time, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays, floating holiday, paid volunteer time
On‑site Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and Employee Assistance Program
Competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and paid parental leave
Company‑sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, industry‑related education and exams
Internal promotional growth opportunities
Plum Benefits program – cost‑free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts
Other Details Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and the position will remain open until filled. This role will be eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program. Sponsorships are not offered for this role.
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