AVP, Underwriting
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Job Location:
Morristown, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Berkley Management Protection offers a modular suite of management liability products through the Grove their bespoke and easy to use platform tailored towards independent agents. Their Trellis Management Liability Portfolio of coverages include directors and officers employment practices fiduciary cyber crime and miscellaneous professional liability.
- Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Grow the Private Company Management Liability lines of business in assigned territory
- Work closely with the Regional Vice President to establish and implement a sales culture
- Establish strong relationships with agents in driving mutually beneficial results through agency planning production and growth
- Manage distribution and negotiate agency appointment agreements
- Cultivate and pursue relationships in Wholesalers Retailers and Alternative distribution partners
- Monitor competitors offerings and emerging industry issues
- Mentor Territory Managers regarding sales acumen underwriting and product knowledge
- Embrace relevant technology and actively improves skillset through formal and informal learning
- Be a resource for new and innovative ideas to continually challenge the status quo
- Influence the structure of the region to capitalize on the strengths of the individual team members
- Work with the Regional Vice President and Senior Leadership team to develop and drive underwriting and business strategies within region and nationally
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree required
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in developing new agent relationships
- Strong sales acumen
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a combination of sales and underwriting roles
- Prior management experience preferred
- An agile team player with strong written and verbal communication negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to self-organize prioritize and request help when needed
- Execution oriented with attention to details driven by natural curiosity and competitive spirit
- Base product knowledge within the Management Liability suite of products (D&O Cyber EPL Crime and Fiduciary)
- Ability to travel up to 60%
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:
Base Salary Range: 160k-$200k
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
Benefits include: Health dental vision dental life disability wellness paid time off 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
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.
Sponsorship Details
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- IFRS
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Experience
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.
