Sr. Commercial Lines Underwriter
Company Details
Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.
Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest 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. #LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRID
This position will ideally be located in our Irving or San Antonio, TX office which offers a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
As a Sr Commercial Lines Underwriter, you'll be responsible for the management and growth of assigned book of business and acquisition of new business. You'll evaluate acceptability of individual risks and determines terms, conditions and pricing to achieve company profit objectives. We'll trust you to work with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships and to ensure compliance with company underwriting guidelines. You will also serves in a informal leadership role in the branch by providing guidance to less experienced underwriters.
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
We'll count on you to:
- Underwrite new business by reviewing the application for acceptability, requesting additional information, if necessary, and accepting or rejecting risks in conformance with company guidelines.
- Underwrite within authority set forth by Commercial Lines Vice President and within confines of company's reinsurance treaties and corresponds with agency to collect additional information.
- Underwrite renewal business by reviewing insured's file, producing agency's experience, nature and frequency of losses, loss control surveys, motor vehicle reports, and prior carrier loss experience.
- Assist Commercial Lines Vice President in development of new products, pricing, or coverage’s needed.
- Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers.
- Maintain an established loss ratio.
- Meet established production goals and delivers timely service.
- Serve as the staff liaison for the assigned line in disseminating line updates and developing staff.
- Travel within the assigned territory to facilitate customer development and relationship through agency visitation and prospect calls.
- Pursue a program of continuing education by participating in industry sponsored and company sponsored educational courses.
- Assist in training of other personnel as directed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in insurance or related field and/or seven (7) years minimum commercial lines management and/or marketing experience or equivalent industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to develop a profitable commercial lines book of business.
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, agents, and vendors.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to project a warm and friendly manner in all business contacts and maintain a professional relationship with fellow workers, agency contacts, and the general public.
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. 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
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Join Berkley Southwest as a Sr. Commercial Lines Underwriter and become an integral part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth! Located ideally in our Irving or San Antonio, TX office, this hybrid opportunity allows for 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, providing a flexible work-life balance. In this role, you will take charge of managing and growing your assigned book of business while actively acquiring new clients. Your expertise will shine as you evaluate risks and determine terms and pricing to help us achieve our profit objectives. You’ll work closely with agents and brokers to build productive relationships, ensuring compliance while guiding less experienced underwriters on your team. We're passionate about fostering a supportive culture and offering plenty of opportunities for internal mobility. Plus, we offer an impressive benefits package, including competitive compensation, wellness programs, paid parental leave, and more. If you’re looking for a place to make an impact and are ready to showcase your underwriting skills, come join us at Berkley Southwest!
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