Business Development Underwriter
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Job Location:
Homewood, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Berkley Aspire is passionate about making excess and surplus lines business easy to transact. We differentiate ourselves by continually innovating to bring market-leading technology and services to our agents and their clients.
From direct bill with installments to not requiringrenewal applications for 80% of our small business policies we focus on making it easy expeditious and efficient for agents and consumers.
Berkley Aspire writes from small minimum premium policies to accounts over six figures. We offer General Liability Property Inland Marine andExcess policies through Berkley appointed agenciesin 49 states.
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.
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 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 its like a VIP pass to fun.
Responsibilities
Were seeking a Territory Underwriter MS & AL
This role drives profitable growth across Mississippi and Alabama by underwriting new business managing agency relationships and identifying new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Agency Engagement: Build and strengthen agency relationships through education outreach and strategic collaboration.
- Underwriting Excellence: Evaluate risks set terms and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals.
- Performance Goals: Achieve targets for new business rate changes and underwriting quality.
- Service Standards: Deliver timely quotes endorsements audits and policy issuance with precision and consistency.
- Risk Management: Review inspections audits and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy.
- Mentorship: Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability.
- Reinsurance Coordination: Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes.
Qualifications
- Proven success in commercial P&C underwriting with 5 years of experience; E&S and surplus lines expertise strongly preferred.
- Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency relationships.
- Strong analytical communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in Windows-based tools (Word Excel Email); experienced in paperless environments and online underwriting platforms (e.g. SAGE Silver Plume Reference Connect).
- This role requires regular travel within the assigned territoryup to 50%to support business needs client engagement and operational effectiveness. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel approximately 1-2 weeks per month. Travel requirements support making approximately 120 in-person agency visits annually averaging around 10 visits per month.
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.
The salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope and complexity of the role. Skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate will also be considered.
Sponsorship Details
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Computer Skills
- Fraud
- Math
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Financial Analysis
- negotiation
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Berkley is a leader in commercial lines insurance, with over 60+ specialized businesses - each with deep expertise in an industry, product, or regional niche.
