ES Executive Underwriting Manager
ES Executive Underwriting Manager
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Job Description
Company Details
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 behindthescenes 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!
www.berkleyaspire
Responsibilities
The Manager E&S Executive Underwriting will lead our Executive Underwriting team to provide technical assistance in the Home Office Underwriting Department on special projects product and guideline development form and endorsement development underwriting audits corporate initiatives training and development and product specific research while also acting as a referral authority mentor and trainer to the underwriting team.
This role can be located on site in any of our three offices Scottsdale AZ West Chester OH or Glen Allen VA.
Specific Duties
- Lead and coach the Executive Underwriting team through an advanced understanding of underwriting and pricing guidelines new product development process enhancements of underwriting strategy and technical expertise
- Handle account referrals outside of individual underwriter authority
- Lead and direct the Executive Underwriters on the following initiatives:
- Underwriting Audit/Quality Control (QC) process to drive underwriting quality
- Book profitability analyses and corresponding action plan development
- Development and facilitation of technical training classes
- Collaborates with Underwriting leadership team on changes to underwriting appetite and assists in the communication and documentation
- Mentoring and coaching of new associates and less experienced team members
- Partner with Product Leadership in new product development efforts to include initiation research and implementation of new products as well as product/process enhancements
- Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market research trends and conditions to guide our business and achieve objectives
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues
- Lead delivery of appropriate customer service levels for referral underwriting
- Determine and lead delivery of training and development based on individual and unit needs coaches develops and provides feedback to associates
- Lead and participate in projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership
May perform other functions as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of P&C insurance industry experience
- Surplus lines experience required
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and effectively influence internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Advanced knowledge of insurance principles rates rules forms procedures regulations coverages and business processes
- Ability to analyze complex administrative or business problems evaluate alternatives and make appropriate recommendations
- Strong research skills and project management experience are required
- Proven ability to mentor and train personnel
- BS/BA college degree preferred. The knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration finance or marketing
Additional Company Details
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 wellbeing. Our flexible work schedule with a workfromhome 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 profitsharing program and stock purchase plan investing in your future has never been so rewarding.
Weve 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 industryrelated 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 costfree access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts its like a VIP pass to fun.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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.
The 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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