Senior Underwriter Small Business
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Job Location:
Clearwater, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
W. R. Berkley Corporation is establishing a new operating unit Berkley Edge.
Berkley Edge offers solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business. Edge will focus on small to mid-sized risks through a wholesale only distribution model.
Founded in 1967 W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way we have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange seen our revenue soar well past $10 billion and become a well-respected Fortune 500 Company.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Underwriter Small Business is responsible for driving profitable growth and maintaining competitiveness within a designated Small Business book of business. This role oversees new business renewals pricing coverage decisions and risk assessments while serving as a technical expert and key resource for brokers underwriters and internal teams. The Senior Underwriter also supports strategic initiatives provides mentorship and plays a critical role in strengthening broker relationships and resolving service issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite and manage a profitable book of small business including contractors products risks and OL&T risks.
- Analyze risk assess rate adequacy and develop pricing proposals.
- Lead broker relationships market appetite and drive profitable growth.
- Serve as a technical referral source on coverage pricing and emerging hazards.
- Mentor and train less experienced underwriters.
- Collaborate with claims to incorporate trends into underwriting strategies.
- Recommend product and coverage enhancements to address market needs.
- Identify critical exposures trends and opportunities within assigned segments.
- Support development and implementation of underwriting policies and best practices.
- Influence negotiate and guide brokers on complex coverage issues.
- Contribute to operational and strategic planning initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (Risk Management preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of Small Business underwriting experience.
- Strong background in Excess & Surplus Lines and wholesale brokerage distribution.
- Experience writing primary commercial general liability is required.
- Professional designations (CPCU RPLU ASLI AU AINS) preferred.
- Ability to excel in a fastpaced dynamic and evolving environment.
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.
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.
