Berkley Aspire is an excess & surplus lines insurer of commercial risks unable to find a home in the standard markets. We are an operating unit of WR Berkley, a publicly traded (NYSE “WRB”) global insurer founded in 1967.
We make excess & surplus lines easy – easy for our distribution partners, easy for the businesses they represent, and easy to navigate. The lines of coverage we underwrite include general liability, property, and excess liability. Our model is different than our competitors – we do the premium billing and do not add interest/ finance percentage, we offer enhanced commissions, and we handle the stamping, affidavit filings, and other behind-the-scenes paperwork.
Our company culture is entrepreneurial, employee centric, and focused on sustainable growth. Aspire teammates work either remotely or on a hybrid schedule from offices in Scottsdale, Cincinnati, and Richmond. If you are looking for a company that offers room for advancement, great benefits, and positive vibes, then Aspire may be the place for you!
Benefit Highlights
• Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well-being. Our flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day means you can balance work and life like a pro.
• Our Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up, and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, and more. Plus, we offer a 401(k) program, profit-sharing program, and stock purchase plan – investing in your future has never been so rewarding.
• We've got you covered with competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Plus, you get paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time – because giving back to the community is important to us at Aspire!
• Come grow with us! Level up with company sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams. We have many internal promotional growth opportunities – because we believe in growing together.
• We believe in working hard and playing hard. We embrace team building and are enthusiastic about sponsoring fun activities inside and outside of the office. Our Plum Benefits program gives you cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts – it's like a VIP pass to fun.
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Responsibilities
Berkley Aspire is looking for a Broker to join our dynamic team! This role can be located in any of our three offices on a hybrid basis – Scottsdale AZ, Richmond VA, or West Chester OH. It can also be remote for the right candidate.
We are seeking a Broker who can facilitate the placement of insurance policies submitted by Berkley Connect trading partners with Berkley sister companies. This position will be assessed based on business growth, customer focus, productivity, accuracy and thoroughness, and the ability to learn and apply new skills. This position is part of a dynamic team environment requiring high levels of collaboration and partnership.
Overview:
Work closely with the Berkley Aspire team to cross-sell additional lines of business for trading partners, leveraging sister companies within the WR Berkley organization.Facilitate the placement of insurance policies for opportunities submitted by Berkley Connect trading partners to be written with sister companies.Quote, bind, issue, and service policies for sister companies that extend underwriting authority to Berkley Connect.Work with sister company underwriters to quote, bind, issue, and service policies for sister companies that do not extend underwriting authority to Berkley Connect.Ensure compliance with Surplus Lines regulations in the placement of Surplus Lines policies.Populate and update Berkley Connect’s Agency Management System and complete financial transactions including billing, commissions, and premium remittance.Market Berkley Connect’s capabilities to its trading partners.Complete agency appointments and contracts for new Berkley Connect trading partners.Maintain and update agency appointments as needed.Develop strong relationships with sister companies and assist management in the establishment of new partnerships. Qualifications BS/BA and five or more years of insurance experience. Excess and Surplus Lines experience is preferred, and Surplus Lines Broker licenses are preferred.Strong understanding of insurance concepts and market forces.Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.Surplus Lines Broker licenses in all states, or the ability to obtain them.Strong customer service proficiency. Well organized.Ability to work independently.Ability to understand priorities and meet deadlines.Good oral and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, etc.).Strong results orientation, focusing on outcomes, delivering on commitment and deadlines.Entrepreneurial qualities, such as trying innovative solutions, resiliency to change and recognizing what is most important to get done. Teamwork, providing and welcoming open, honest, respectful and constructive feedback.Accuracy and thoroughness.Technical Proficiency, ability to learn and apply new skills. Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.