Berkley

Supervisor, Underwriting Support

Berkley$85K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience or relevant work experience.
  • Strong understanding of performance metrics and operational KPIs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proven leadership and team collaboration skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop team members through effective mentoring and coaching.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations to align with company goals.
  • Implement and monitor training programs to address skill gaps.
  • Analyze and prioritize workstreams while managing competing demands.
  • Serve as a liaison between different business units and stakeholders.
  • Review escalated issues and provide end-to-end solutions.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
  • Disability and wellness programs.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 401(k) with profit-sharing plans.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Supervisor, Undwriting Support will lead and develop team members through effective supervision, mentoring, coaching, and training.

  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, ensuring alignment with company goals, values, and performance expectations.
  • Identify, implement, and monitor training programs; provide targeted coaching to address skill gaps.
  • Monitor team performance and partner with senior leadership to drive achievement of departmental goals and performance improvements with urgency.
  • Prioritize, analyze, and execute assigned workstreams while managing competing demands.
  • Effectively delegate tasks and enterprise initiatives to ensure timely and accurate execution.
  • Establish clear team goals, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance expectations.
  • Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives impacting the department.
  • Serve as a cross-functional liaison between Underwriting Assistants (UAs), Underwriters, Operations, IT, and other business units.
  • Review and resolve escalated issues, providing end-to-end solutions with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
  • Oversee day-to-day UA operations, including quality control and performance oversight.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance process and workflow documentation to support consistency and audit readiness.
  • Conduct UA file audits to validate compliance with guidelines and authority levels, and identify training opportunities.
  • Resolve complex account handling and client-related issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Leverage data analytics to monitor and report on SLAs, SOP adherence, vendor metrics, and operational performance.
  • Support vendor management processes and performance oversight.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and open communication.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of organizational structure and cross-functional workflows.
  • Assess and address both individual and team-wide training and development needs.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for system initiatives, including:
    • Testing
    • Requirements gathering and input
    • Implementation and rollout support
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong understanding of performance metrics and operational KPIs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ownership and accountability with a focus on driving results.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven leadership and team collaboration capabilities.
  • Self-motivated with an independent, proactive learning style.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a solution-oriented approach.
  • Ability to drive collaboration across teams and functions.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while considering impacts across stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to balance empathy and accountability.
  • Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.

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Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees which for this role includes: Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 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. Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. Sponsorship DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role

About Berkley

Berkley is a packaging company that develops innovative solutions to help our customers sell more product and be on the edge. Berkley offers the cost advantages and creative control of an in house/on site agency without the risk and hassle of oversight. Berkley develops turnkey retail environments – including design, manufacturing and installation services.

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