Senior Broker SpecialistUnderwriter Construction
Job Location:
Centennial, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Company Details
Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments: Construction Specialty Casualty & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve.LI #Remote
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Responsibilities
Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter
Location: Wetern US locations (Hybrid/Remote flexibility based on location).
Are you a relationshipdriven underwriter who thrives at the intersection of sales strategy and underwriting expertise This forwardfacing role puts you at the center of new business growth giving you ownership of broker relationships market strategy and portfolio performance within the E&S construction space.
As a Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter youll act as both a trusted underwriting expert and a strategic partner to wholesale brokersdriving profitable new business influencing product direction and representing the company in the marketplace.
What Youll Do
- Own new business production by serving as the lead underwriter for your assigned market segment.
- Build and deepen broker relationships through proactive engagement strategic planning and inperson visits.
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned wholesale brokers delivering responsive service and thoughtful underwriting guidance.
- Partner crossfunctionally with internal underwriting and support teams to deliver timely competitive and customized solutions.
- Negotiate pricing and terms to secure profitable sustainable business.
- Manage and grow a robust newbusiness pipeline consistently meeting or exceeding production goals.
- Support renewal retention efforts and contribute to longterm portfolio health.
- Shape efficiency productivity and decisionmaking by leveraging technology and AI tools
- Contribute to underwriting growth strategies by monitoring rate adequacy productivity metrics and portfolio performance.
- Provide insight on underwriting guidelines and product enhancements based on market trends and broker feedback.
- Represent the organization at industry events broker meetings and conferences.
- Travel regularly to strengthen relationships and drive market presence.
Why This Role
- Highvisibility marketfacing position with real influence on growth and strategy
- Strong balance of underwriting authority and relationship ownership
- Opportunity to shape portfolio direction and product evolution
- Career growth within a collaborative forwardthinking organization
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Business Insurance Risk Management or a related field (preferred).
- 58 years of experience in E&S underwriting or brokerfacing insurance sales.
- Proven success in new business production and relationship management demonstrating strong negotiation communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of E&S market dynamics and wholesale broker distribution.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fastpaced growthoriented environment.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Disability Wellness Paid Time Off 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
This role includes a base salary range between $130000 - $150000. 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.
The application window for this role is estimated to be open through July 1 2026 but may be extended if necessary please submit your application as soon as possible prior to July 1 2026.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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.
