Executive Production Underwriter

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent, field-forward presence with assigned agency partners through regular in-person and virtual engagement, prioritizing high-value opportunities, key renewals, and targeted growth initiatives.
• Underwrite and quote new business by reviewing submissions for acceptability, requesting additional information as needed, and accepting or rejecting risks in conformance with company guidelines.
• Determine pricing, terms, conditions, and coverage structure consistent with profitability objectives, underwriting authority, and applicable reinsurance parameters; refer risks exceeding authority per escalation protocols.
• Provide clear, timely underwriting decisions and documentation aligned to underwriting process and file standards.
• Serve as a visible, credible representative of Berkley Southwest with assigned agency partners, driving profitable growth through disciplined underwriting and relationship leadership.
• Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers and support consistent communication aligned to company appetite and guidelines.
• Partner closely with the Distribution Consultant to align agency business plans, coordinate pipeline activity, and ensure a unified approach to agency engagement and communication.
• Underwrite key renewal business by reviewing insured file, agency experience, loss history, loss control surveys, motor vehicle reports, and prior carrier loss experience to support profitable retention decisions.
• Participate in agency pipeline reviews focused on significant submissions and larger upcoming renewals, coordinating communication plans and internal actions in partnership with the Distribution Consultant and Assistant Underwriter as appropriate.
• Provide feedback to underwriting leadership regarding market conditions, agent insights, coverage needs, and product/pricing opportunities to support underwriting strategy and improvement.
• Provide guidance to less experienced underwriters and support training/onboarding initiatives as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or related field and/or five (5) years minimum commercial lines underwriting and marketing experience or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a profitable commercial lines book of business.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex risks, synthesize relevant data, and formulate sound, evidence-based underwriting decisions.
• Skilled in interpreting business publications, industry journals, technical documentation, and regulatory guidelines to inform underwriting strategy and compliance.
• Proficient in drafting clear, concise reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation supporting operational and strategic objectives.
• Communicates effectively in both individual and group settings; able to present information and respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders and agency partners.
• Applies strong quantitative acumen to accurately calculate financial metrics including premiums, commissions and loss ratios.
• Demonstrates mastery of underwriting process, compliance, and documentation expectations, strict adherence to authority and file documentation guidelines.
• Demonstrates strong relationship management and sales acumen, including the ability to articulate product value, negotiate effectively, and build durable agency partnerships.
• Consistently exhibits a professional, approachable demeanor that fosters trust and collaboration with colleagues, agency contacts, and business partners.
• Exemplifies WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors; serves as a role model for excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Actively supports and promotes the company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.