Manager, Underwriting

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

• Lead and develop a team of underwriters, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Drive profitable portfolio performance by balancing underwriting excellence, production goals, and agency relationships.
• Build and strengthen agency partnerships to support business growth and exceptional customer service.
• Coach, mentor, and develop underwriting talent through onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Use performance data and underwriting results to identify trends, improve processes, and drive better business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate closely with underwriting leadership, agency partners, and cross-functional teams to optimize performance, support team development, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience required; experience leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams preferred.
• 7+ years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience with strong technical underwriting expertise.
• Leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience with a passion for developing others.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and drive profitable business results.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information and resolve complex underwriting challenges.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to working with team members, agents, customers, and business partners.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and underwriting systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to Commercial Lines underwriting.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and leadership excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Employer-funded HSA
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition assistance
• Professional continuing education

Pay

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 not offered for this role.