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-remote

This position can either be fully remote (if located in TX and not within commutable distance of our offices) or based in one of our offices:

• Irving, TX
• San Antonio, TX
• Scottsdale, AZ
• Little Rock, AR

The offices offer 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 employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

As a Commercial Lines Underwriter, you'll be responsible for the management and growth of an assigned book of business as well as the acquisition of new business with a focus in middle markets. We'll rely on you you to analyze customers' business information and claims history, monitor clients' activities to change the policies as risks evolve. You'll evaluate acceptability of individual risks and determine terms, condition and pricing to achieve company profit objectives. You'll work with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships while also ensuring compliance with company underwriting guidelines.

What you can expect:

• Supportive leaders who prioritize you, the Underwriter, coupled with highly collegial network of peers who encourage collaboration across the enterprise

• Internal mobility opportunities, growth and learning

• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams

• Culture of innovation

• Benefits - competitive salary, 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:

• Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers

• Underwrite new and renewal business; underwrite within authority set forth by the Commercial Lines Vice President and within confines of company's reinsurance treaties and corresponds with agency to collect additional information

• Assist the Commercial Lines Vice President in development of new products, pricing, or coverage's needed

• Maintain an established loss ratio, meet established production goals and delivers timely service

• Serve as the team's liaison for an assigned line in disseminating line updates to develop knowledge of your peers

• Manage your own travel calendar to facilitate customer development and relationship through agency visits and prospecting calls

• Pursue continuing education by participating in industry sponsored and company sponsored educational courses

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and/or equivalent industry experience

• Minimum 3-5 years commercial lines underwriting experience

• Demonstrated ability to develop a profitable commercial lines book of business

• Excellent critical thinking skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Staying abreast of industry changes and government regulations.

• Effective communication skills - written and verbal

• Strong presentation skills to educate and influence variety of stakeholders from groups of managers, employees, agents, to vendors

• Strong quantitative and analytical proficiency

• Excellent relationship management skills to engage business contacts, colleagues, agency contacts, and the general public

• Aligns and practices our C.A.R.I.N.G. Values (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing Growth, Generosity)

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party 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

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role Responsibilities As a Commercial Lines Underwriter, you'll be responsible for the management and growth of an assigned book of business as well as the acquisition of new business with a focus in middle markets. We'll rely on you you to analyze customers' business information and claims history, monitor clients' activities to change the policies as risks evolve. You'll evaluate acceptability of individual risks and determine terms, condition and pricing to achieve company profit objectives. You'll work with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships while also ensuring compliance with company underwriting guidelines. What you can expect:

• Supportive leaders who prioritize you, the Underwriter, coupled with highly collegial network of peers who encourage collaboration across the enterprise

• Internal mobility opportunities, growth and learning

• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams

• Culture of innovation

• Benefits - competitive salary, 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: - Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers

• Underwrite new and renewal business; underwrite within authority set forth by the Commercial Lines Vice President and within confines of company's reinsurance treaties and corresponds with agency to collect additional information

• Assist the Commercial Lines Vice President in development of new products, pricing, or coverage's needed

• Maintain an established loss ratio, meet established production goals and delivers timely service

• Serve as the team's liaison for an assigned line in disseminating line updates to develop knowledge of your peers

• Manage your own travel calendar to facilitate customer development and relationship through agency visits and prospecting calls

• Pursue continuing education by participating in industry sponsored and company sponsored educational courses