Senior Stop Loss Underwriter

Berkley Accident and Health is a risk management company that designs innovative solutions to address the unique challenges of each client. With our entrepreneurial culture and a strong emphasis on analytics, we help employers better manage their risk. We offer a broad range of products, including employer stop loss, benefit captives, provider stop loss, HMO reinsurance, and specialty accident. The key to Berkley's success is our nimble approach to risk – our ability to quickly understand, think through, and devise a plan that addresses each client’s challenges, coupled with the strong backing of a Fortune 500 company.

Our parent company, W. R. Berkley Corporation, is one of the largest and best-managed property/casualty insurers in the United States.

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Stop Loss Underwriter to join our Berkley Accident and Health team! You will seek profitable growth of the company’s portfolio of stop loss business by analyzing and selecting risks based on qualified underwriting criteria that adhere to the company’s established underwriting guidelines. This position will work cross-functionally with clinical, actuarial, claims, and distribution teams to carry through new and renewal business strategies professionally and thoughtfully.

We have a welcoming culture valuing our employees – we trademarked the phrase "Everything Counts, Everyone Matters" to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!

Key functions include but are not limited to:

• Write and retain profitable stop loss cases adhering to the company’s guidelines and within assigned letter of authority
• Work collaboratively with clinical underwriting staff to ensure adequate risk premium is established based on known, ongoing claimants
• Develop and maintain successful relationships with target production sources within assigned programs, as well as with BAH Sales and Account Management
• Accurately document underwriting thought process and authority reviews through the company journal and filing system

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive Stop Loss Underwriting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• An understanding of stop loss market dynamics, risk management strategies, and a strong desire to stay ahead of emerging risks in the market
• Confidence and a developed skillset in math, communication, and negotiation
• Strong time management skills and self-discipline to effectively manage a large case load volume during peak production cycles
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with David Young System preferred
• Strong consulting and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with brokers, clients, and service vendors
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with operational areas, management, and staff to further the company’s mission

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees, including:

• Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k), and profit-sharing plans

The actual salary will depend on factors such as role scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, and other employment conditions.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

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