Underwriter

Responsibilities

• Underwrites all new business and renewal risks for designated geographic region
• Manages a book of business between $15 - $20 million
• Develops and maintains relationships with agencies within a key geographic region
• Works to achieve/exceed planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goals
• Documents, analyzes and offers decisions with appropriate detail within underwriting authority levels
• Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite
• Complies with insurance filings and regulatory requirements
• Supports the company’s business development strategies through exceptional responsiveness and communication, agency visits, and point-of-sale presentations if/when necessary
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of our appetite and accurately conveys message to the agency plant; monitors and manages agency hit ratio metrics, new business volume, and overall profitability
• Utilizes Berkley Industrial’s internal tools to track book performance, ensuring new business target production volume is met throughout the term
• Establishes a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurers; documents agency visits
• Performs agency evaluations and works with Business Development to create and ensure agency goals are being met

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree CPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferred
• Strong background in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
• Workers compensation underwriting experience with a focus in higher hazard industries, such as construction and heavy manufacturing preferred
• Marketing experience working with independent agents preferred
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Exceptional communication skills both oral and written are essential
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Able to remain positive and calm in times of stress
• Able to successfully engage and manage an assortment of personalities, work and communication styles, and be a preferred business partner to our agency plant
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and adapt to changing priorities as needed

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $70,000– $120,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans