Senior Sales Underwriter
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Job Location:
Towson, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters was launched in 2013 and is a W. R. Berkley operating unit offering preferred inland marine and related property risks and services. Headquartered in Chicago Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters serves customers throughout the United States both regionally and nationwide. With the ability to craft customized terms we provide the most effective protection for those in the construction logistics manufacturing and transportation industries.
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 ownership critical thinking and a professional growth mindset along with being part of a larger team daily.
Now more than ever financial strength is critical to a successful long term insurance relationship. Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation a Fortune 500 company whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. #LI-REMOTE
Responsibilities
As anInland MarineExecutive Sales Underwriter you will build and maintain relationships drive written premium growth and maintain renewal retention goals while delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction within your assigned territory with Berkley Fire and Marine Underwriters. You will apply Underwriting Sales and Distribution Management skills to manage overall book of business to achieve profitability goals.
What you can expect:
- Culture of innovation teamwork supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
- Internal mobility opportunities
- Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
- Opportunity to impact change
- Benefits competitive compensation paid time off comprehensive wellness benefits and programs employer funded health savings account profit sharing 401k paid parental leave employee stock purchase plan tuition assistance and professional continuing education
Well count on you for:
Communication:
- Create detailed and organized documentation that clearly outlines underwriting decisions.
- Demonstrate skills in account service account management cross-selling business development marketing strategy and positioning negotiations prospecting and qualifying solution development and competitive analysis.
Customer Focus & Team Work:
- Possess consultative and relationship management skills needed to build strong relationships with agency partners to drive profitable submissions.
- Prepare for and conduct effective agency review meetings that serve the goals of BFM and agent partners.
- Collaborate with risk engineering professionals for the purpose of devising loss prevention programs and risk mitigation solutions.
Flexibility:
- Operate with a continuous improvement mindset and offer suggestions for efficiencies.
- Engage appropriate resources and internal and external stakeholders at the appropriate times to deliver the best possible outcome in line with company standards.
Delivering Results:
- Assess intricate risks across various industries utilizing historical data and industry trends to make well-informed decisions and devise comprehensive risk management plans.
- Interpret complex financial data evaluate financial stability and use financial insights to guide risk assessments and pricing strategies.
- Develop complex policies that balance comprehensive coverage with accurate pricing effectively utilizing endorsements and specialized coverage options.
- Marry coverages offered with appropriately developed coverage terms limits and pricing based on a strong aptitude and understanding of all coverage components.
Technical & Job Excellence:
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of loss prevention tactics.
- Be knowledgeable in insurance law and regulations to ensure that policies meet legal requirements and provide guidance on complex compliance issues.
Accountability:
- Demonstrate full coordination of tasks.
Ensure policies meet legal requirements.
Qualifications
What you need to have:
- 7 years inland marine insurance underwriting experience preferred.
- Established retail agency relationships.
- Advanced underwriting analysis coverage and pricing skills.
- Excellent underwriting process and compliance skills; distribution management and sales acumen.
- Ability to work both independently in an entrepreneurial environment and as a team member to solve problems and exchange information.
- Ability to collaborate and build effective relationships .
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with external agencies and insureds.
- Ability to travel.
What makes you stand out:
- College degree or equivalent job related experience.
- Demonstrated history of strong customer focus personal growth and critical thinking.
- Success coaching and mentoring others.
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.
