Junior Underwriter Job at W.R. Berkley, Chicago, IL

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  • W.R. Berkley
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Junior Underwriter

The Junior Underwriter role at Berkley Construction Solutions is an early-career underwriting position responsible for supporting the evaluation, selection, and pricing of excess casualty construction risks using BCS's advanced underwriting systems, data platforms, and AI-enabled decision support tools. This role focuses on developing strong underwriting judgment while leveraging modern technology to accelerate submission intake, improve data quality, and support consistent, guideline-driven underwriting decisions. The Junior Underwriter works within defined authority levels and under the guidance of underwriting management, while gaining hands-on experience with BCS's underwriting workflows, analytics, and automation capabilities.

Key functions include but are not limited to:

  • Evaluate new and renewal excess casualty construction submissions using BCS's underwriting systems, workflow tools, and integrated data sources
  • Leverage AI-enabled submission intake, data enrichment, and risk scoring tools to support underwriting analysis and decision-making
  • Review system-generated insights, alerts, and data outputs to validate risk information and identify items requiring underwriting judgment
  • Prepare underwriting recommendations, pricing inputs, and coverage terms within established guidelines and authority
  • Support efficient quote-to-bind execution by utilizing intuitive, technology-driven underwriting workflows
  • Maintain accurate underwriting files and documentation within core underwriting and analytics platforms
  • Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Claims, and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and workflow adherence
  • Adhere to underwriting governance, authority structures, and system controls designed to ensure consistency and compliance
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on underwriting tools and processes
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 03 years of related underwriting, insurance, or financial services experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Foundational understanding of commercial underwriting principles and risk evaluation
  • Strong comfort working in technology-enabled underwriting environments
  • Ability to interpret and apply system-generated data, analytics, and AI-driven insights
  • Demonstrated aptitude for learning underwriting concepts, systems, workflows, and automation tools
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in developing expertise in excess casualty and construction underwriting
  • Progress toward insurance designations (AU, CPCU) preferred but not required
  • Ability to travel 20%

Additional Company Details:

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 which for this role include: Base Salary Range: $60,000 $90,000 Benefits: Health, Dental, 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.

W.R. Berkley

Job Tags

Full time

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