Executive Underwriter

2025 Business Insurance Best Places to Work winner, 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a profitable commercial lines book of business while pursuing new business opportunities.
• Evaluate risks and determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions in accordance with company guidelines and authority levels.
• Build and strengthen relationships with agents and brokers to drive profitable growth and exceptional service.
• Review new and renewal accounts by analyzing underwriting information, loss history, risk characteristics, and agency performance.
• Collaborate with leadership on product development, pricing strategies, and coverage enhancements.
• Support the development of underwriting talent by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and communicating line updates and best practices.
• Travel within the assigned territory to cultivate agency relationships and support business development efforts.
• Stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and underwriting best practices through ongoing professional development and participation in industry and company-sponsored educational programs.

Why You'll Enjoy This Opportunity

• A culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues, and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Opportunities for internal mobility and professional growth
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business partners
• The ability to influence business decisions and drive meaningful impact

How You'll Make An Impact

• Manage and grow a profitable commercial lines book of business while pursuing new business opportunities.
• Evaluate risks and determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions in accordance with company guidelines and authority levels.
• Build and strengthen relationships with agents and brokers to drive profitable growth and exceptional service.
• Review new and renewal accounts by analyzing underwriting information, loss history, risk characteristics, and agency performance.
• Collaborate with leadership on product development, pricing strategies, and coverage enhancements.
• Support the development of underwriting talent by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and communicating line updates and best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Commercial Lines underwriting and/or marketing experience
• A track record of developing and managing a profitable book of business
• Strong underwriting judgment and analytical skills
• The ability to build credible, productive relationships with agents, brokers, and business partners
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of underwriting professionals

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including profit sharing, 401(k), paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and more

Sponsorship is not offered for this role.