Job Description
Company Details
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, seen our revenue soar well past $12 billion, and become a well-respected Fortune 500 Company.
Berkley Premium Audit Services (BPAS) is an innovative provider of premium audit operations to 24 Berkley companies. If you are looking to join a fast-paced, energetic and passionate team with room for professional growth and development – Berkley may be a great fit for you.
Responsibilities
As a Premium Auditor I, you will audit each account assigned with optimum accuracy and efficiency. You'll complete each audit in a timely manner to avoid delinquency in relation to the expiration date of the policy. We trust you to audit each account in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring that all clients are provided with the highest standard of customer service.
What You Can Expect
- Internal mobility opportunities – be a key person in our succession plan.
- Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams.
- Culture of celebrating diversity, innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent.
- Opportunity to lead change.
We'll Count on You To
- Perform audits, examine financial records pertaining to the stated premium base.
- Determine from observation and questioning with insured, proper risk classification, premium basis and scope of operations.
- Conduct well organized audits preparing formal reports of audit results on notebook computer with provided software in accordance with established rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
- Assess the conditions of records used for audit.
- Discuss audit results with policyholders and send appropriate correspondence as warranted.
- Refer changes on classification assignment to Underwriter.
- Notify the underwriter of significant changes in risk exposure in accordance with audit policies and procedures.
- Schedule audits efficiently and economically. Initiate confirmation calls to clients prior to appointment.
- Document all contacts and pertinent information.
- Attend work related functions and meetings as directed.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Qualifications
Education:
An Associate’s degree or equivalent plus two years’ performing premium audits or equivalent combination of education and experience.
What you need to have:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and agents.
- Strong quantitative skills i.e. ability to calculate discounts, interest, commission, volume, etc.
- The employee will need to communicate with insured ‘s on teleconferences.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills to problem solve and exchange information.
- Ability to project a warm and friendly manner in all business contacts and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, agency contacts, and the general public.
- Critical thinking skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
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.