Assistant Underwriter

Full Job Description

Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and its insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.

• Monitor the renewal pipeline and underwrite renewal business within established authority.
• Process endorsements and perform underwriting analysis on low‑complexity renewal accounts, analyzing exposures, financial stability, historical loss data, and potential hazards.
• Refer renewals outside of assigned authority to a Manager or Underwriter.
• Apply recommended pricing to underwritten accounts and discuss significant rate changes with the Underwriter and Regional Sales Director to determine the best approach for communication with the agent.
• Serve as the account team’s first point of contact with agents concerning missing information, service issues, billing questions, etc.
• Review incoming account endorsement requests for acceptability, approve endorsements within authority levels, and refer endorsements outside authority or with unique exposures to appropriate authority level.
• Order loss control reports based on underwriting guidelines, review and advise the Underwriter of discrepancies, and follow up on open recommendations.
• Complete required filings and review premium audit changes, requesting updates to exposures as directed.

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent.
• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross‑functional teams.
• Opportunity to impact change.
• Benefits: competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer‑funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401(k), paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, and professional continuing education.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Commercial rating experience or experience in an underwriting role preferred.
• Advanced insurance education desired (e.g., Associate in General Insurance, Kaplan Insurance courses, CPCU).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with all internal and external contacts.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Learning agility and willingness to learn from experiences and new situations.
• Ability to project a warm and friendly manner in all business contacts and maintain professional relationships with co‑workers, agency contacts, and the general public.
• Aligns and practices the company’s C.A.R.I.N.G. values (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing Growth, Generosity).

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Locations:
  Irving, TX;
  Little Rock, AR;
  San Antonio, TX.
• Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in the office and 1 day remote when appropriate.
• Sponsorship not offered for this role.