What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriter Trainee position at Berkley?
Company Details:
Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast. As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States, our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us. Acadia is rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best, with an A claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poor’s.
Key Functions will include but not be limited to:
Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast. As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States, our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us. Acadia is rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best, with an A claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poor’s.
At Acadia, we value our employees, our customers and our communities. Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference. We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop.
Responsibilities:
The Underwriter Trainee will be responsible for completing all required aspects of Underwriting Insurance Program as outlined below.
Key Functions will include but not be limited to:
Participate in a four – six month formal training program to learn fundamentals of property & casualty insurance.- Complete work and reading projects and pass required exams.
- Establish good working relationships with colleagues and management staff.
- Attain a basic working knowledge of state regulatory requirements for each line of business.
- Under direct supervision, perform the basic functions of underwriting.
- Participate in job-shadow arrangements in various departments.
- Participate in agency visitations with underwriters, claim representatives or loss control representatives to begin developing customer contacts.
- Occasional travel, including overnights, may be required.
This role will be based in our Syracuse NY office location. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote when it makes sense to do so.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
- 1 year of post college work experience.
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