Director, Corporate Underwriting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise, guidance, and support to regional offices.
• Develop underwriting guidance as a key member of the underwriting team.
• Administer underwriting best practices consistent with Berkley Southeast Insurance Group profit and production objectives.
• Develop and implement underwriting guidelines.
• Maintain underwriting quality and monitor potential new program opportunities.
• Monitor product, class, state, and Profit Center performance.
• Conduct portfolio reviews to identify loss drivers and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with actuarial staff, systems, and Corporate Underwriting Directors on form development and rate rule filings.
• Work with Corporate Underwriting Directors and underwriters on referral accounts.
• Develop and conduct training sessions to enhance technical proficiency of underwriting staff.
• Promote consistency and quality of underwriting performance through the BSIG Quality Control Program and Profit Center audits.
• Consult with Underwriting Leadership on changes to Underwriter authority based on quality review information and assessment of technical knowledge.
• Stay updated on industry developments through participation in meetings, seminars, and educational sessions.
• Understand BSIG’s business and the factors affecting its success.
• Participate in other underwriting-related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of progressive Commercial Lines Insurance experience, demonstrating high-level technical underwriting skills.
• Casualty and/or Property underwriting experience, including Property, General Liability, Automobile, Worker’s Compensation, and Umbrella lines.
• Preferred CPCU or CIC designation.
• Ability to analyze situations effectively and present logical solutions to problems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Solid knowledge of insurance products/coverage, market segments, and marketplace.
• Action-oriented with a strong drive to achieve results.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $185,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.