Senior Underwriter
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Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
01-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group (BMAG) is a property and casualty insurance provider serving the Mid-Atlantic. We are a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States. With the resources of a large Fortune 500 corporation and the ability to operate with the closeness and flexibility of a small company we exclusively work with select independent agents to insure the future of business.
Our culture is one that empowers employees to question the status quo and seek innovative ways to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers. We practice collaboration creativity and teamwork on a daily basis with a commitment to innovation and high performance.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Technical Underwriting
- Independently underwrite complex middle market risks across multiple lines of business including Property General Liability Auto and Umbrella and Workers Compensation with a focus on profitability and alignment with underwriting appetite.
- Apply advanced risk assessment techniques and industry knowledge to evaluate exposures structure coverage solutions and make sound underwriting decisions.
- Collaborate with internal partners such as Loss Control Claims and Actuarial to incorporate technical insights into account-level strategies.
- Maintain a high standard of underwriting discipline documentation and compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines.
- Monitor market trends emerging risks and competitive positioning to inform underwriting approach and contribute to product refinement.
- Serve as a technical resource to peers and contribute to continuous improvement of underwriting practices through knowledge sharing and feedback.
Enterprise Portfolio Management & Internal Collaboration
- Oversee performance of a multi-regional or national book of business.
- Analyze portfolio trends and emerging risks to inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with actuarial finance and product teams to develop pricing and segmentation strategies.
- Lead quarterly business reviews and contribute to enterprise planning.
- Partner closely with BMAG and other WRB companies to share market intelligence align on product development opportunities and identify enterprise-wide solutions.
Sales & Distribution Execution
- Actively engage with agents and brokers to drive new business production and retention within the middle market segment.
- Conduct in-person and virtual sales calls articulating the companys value proposition and underwriting appetite.
- Identify and pursue cross-sell and up-sell opportunities in collaboration with distribution partners.
- Deliver customized solutions by leveraging product knowledge and aligning offerings with client needs.
- Participate in industry events agency meetings and client presentations to build visibility and strengthen relationships.
- Track and analyze producer performance to inform territory strategies and drive targeted outreach.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Marketing Product Loss Control) to support field initiatives and enhance market competitiveness.
Success Factors
- Strategic thinker with a bias for action and innovation.
- Influential leader who inspires trust and drives change.
- Deep understanding of market dynamics and competitive positioning.
- Passionate about talent development and underwriting excellence.
- Collaborative mindset with a strong enterprise orientation.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent industry experience and training. Advanced professional insurance designations (CPCU CIC etc.) preferred.
- 7 years of commercial lines sales and underwriting experience with extensive knowledge of industry practices trends and a proven sales track record.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills effective communication skills necessary to build rapport add value and effectively problem-solve with agency partners principals producers and staff.
- Valid drivers license for travel
- Strong technical acumen in commercial insurance sales and underwriting and the ability to apply it to effectively interact with internal departments to meet customer needs and solve customer issues.
- Solid understanding of agency prospecting planning incentives and agency performance accountability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision delivering results for agencies and the company.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with assigned territory agencies and competitors is preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed within the territory; overnight stays may be occasional.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Credit Analysis
- Fraud
- Math
- Risk Analysis
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Equity Research
- Underwriting
- negotiation
- RMF
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.
