Director, Renewal Underwriting

Berkley Aspire is passionate about making excess and surplus lines business easy to transact. We differentiate ourselves by continually innovating to bring market-leading technology and services to our agents and their clients.

From direct bill with installments to not requiringrenewal applications for 80% of our small business policies we focus on making it easy expeditious and efficient for agents and consumers.

Berkley Aspire writes from small minimum premium policies to accounts over six figures. We offer General Liability Property Inland Marine andExcess policies through Berkley appointed agenciesin 49 states.

Benefit Highlights:

Aspire offers Medical Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well-being. Our flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day means you can balance work and life like a pro.
Our Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts STD LTD life insurance policies and more. Plus we offer a 401(k) program profit-sharing program and stock purchase plan investing in your future has never been so rewarding.
Weve got you covered with competitive paid time off paid sick time and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Plus you get paid holidays a floating holiday and paid volunteer time because giving back to the community is important to us at Aspire!
Come grow with us! Level up with company sponsored conferences tuition assistance and industry-related education and exams. We have many internal promotional growth opportunities because we believe in growing together.
We believe in working hard and playing hard. We embrace team building and are enthusiastic about sponsoring fun activities inside and outside of the office. Our Plum Benefits program gives you cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts its like a VIP pass to fun.

TheDirector Renewal Underwriting will be a direct report of the AVP Underwriting Data and Analytics and is a key member of the Aspire leadership team. The Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of the renewal process at Berkley Aspire. They will solve key business problems across the renewal space to drive enhanced and efficient underwriting processes and decisions to produce superior results.

• Leads and develops the Renewal Management team providing direction coaching and performance oversight for leaders and individual contributors
• Oversees and executes the full endtoend renewal lifecycle each month from initial policy review through final disposition ensuring accuracy timeliness and alignment with strategic operational and regulatory expectations
• Oversees tracking of expiring policies to ensure renewal targets are met and all state regulatory requirements are consistently achieved
• Prepares and delivers monthly and quarterly corporate reports including pricing analyses and largestlimits summaries for Corporate
• Conducts advanced quantitative analysis of actuarial financial and utilization data to inform renewal decisions and portfolio performance
• Drives enterpriselevel initiatives that shape and execute the renewal strategy for Berkley Aspire
• Ensures the renewal organization maintains full compliance with statespecific regulations and internal audit standards
• Participates in claims roundtables as needed and acts on key findings to support policylevel and portfolio profitability based on the trends identified in those discussions.
• Designs and optimizes systems workflows and processes that support effective management of the renewal book and team operations
• Builds and maintains strong agency relationships to resolve renewal challenges and support longterm business retention
• Leads and collaborates on the design development and implementation of business technical and modernization initiatives that strengthen the underwriting portfolio and advance strategic and tactical portfoliomanagement capabilities
• Identifies emerging market trends and produces insights that guide portfolio strategy including defining performance indicators segmentation models and key profitability drivers
• Promotes a culture of knowledge sharing and bestpractice adoption across the organization particularly in the use of data and analytics
• Demonstrates exceptional accuracy attention to detail communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness while consistently meeting deadlines
• Communicates analytical findings strategic insights and performance results to teams crossfunctional partners and senior leadership
• Supports and participates in training development and skillbuilding initiatives across the department
• Oversees staff selection onboarding development retention and succession planning for the renewal organization
• Represents the department on committees project teams and industry boards as assigned

• College degree is preferred; candidates with equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of Property & Casualty insurance industry experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of management and leadership experience desired
• Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of developing highperforming teams Surplus lines experience preferred
• Strong business financial and operational acumen
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence persuade and present complex information clearly
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective internal and external relationships
• Strong decisionmaking skills with the ability to think strategically and execute effectively
• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance principles rates rules forms procedures regulations coverages and core business processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business or administrative challenges assess alternatives and recommend sound solutions
• Advanced proficiency in building maintaining and interpreting ad hoc and standard reporting
• Ability to interpret model outputs and recommend appropriate adjustments
• Strong understanding of data applications tools and emerging trends
• Skilled in developing clear compelling and actionable data visualizations
• Proven ability to unite teams foster collaboration and drive innovative problemsolving for improved efficiency and effectiveness
• Agile decisive and comfortable operating in a fastmoving ambiguous environment while leading teams toward clarity alignment and solutions

Berkley Core Competencies

• Developing and Building a Team
• Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Relationship & Personal Leadership
• Technical & Job Effectiveness
• Innovation