Senior Middle Market Commercial Underwriter

Responsibilities

• Directly impact the company’s growth and profitability goals within an assigned territory and book of business.
• Underwrite commercial property and casualty accounts by determining risk acceptability and pricing in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and within established authority level.
• Maintain autonomy in work and management of book of business in a fast-paced environment.
• Serve as the point of contact for assigned agencies and be responsible for the agency relationship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university (preferred)
• 5+ years related experience and/or training
• Ability to represent Berkley North Pacific to external customers in a positive and effective manner
• Thrive in a highly competitive and results-driven environment
• Effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
• Communicate with a high level of professionalism with internal and external customers
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships; and travel on a regular basis, including overnight
• Ability to work outside normal work schedule to fulfill responsibilities
• Reasonable, regular, predictable attendance is essential
• Familiarity with middle market commercial operations and corresponding insurance products

Qualifications

• Advanced insurance education desired, i.e., CPCU, AAI, CIC

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills
• Deep product knowledge
• Customer service skills including consistency, timeliness, and product knowledge
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a book of business

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan
• Roadmap to career advancement
• Comprehensive wellness benefits and programs
• Employer funded health savings account
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition assistance and 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.

Schedule

The role is a remote opportunity. If you are based near our office in Meridian, ID, we offer a hybrid work schedule with four days in the office and one day remote where it makes sense to do so.