Assistant Vice President- Engineering & Construction

W. R. Berkley Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Benefits package including Health, Rx,

Job summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting for Builders Risk and Construction. You will lead underwriting strategy, manage renewals and new business, and balance growth with profitability while partnering with brokers and clients nationwide.

The role requires deep Builders Risk experience, strong market relationships, and the ability to drive profitable growth across the Engineering & Construction portfolio within our global platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Builders Risk and/or Construction Property underwriting experience.
• Established broker relationships within the retail and/or wholesale market.
• Strong knowledge of construction and engineering risks, policy coverages, and underwriting principles.
• Proven track record of underwriting profitability and effective risk selection.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex risks and make informed, business-focused decisions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of project-specific Builders Risk and Construction All Risks business across the United States.
• Assess exposures, determine pricing, analyze coverage, and structure profitable insurance solutions.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with retail and wholesale broker partners.
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of the Engineering & Construction portfolio through disciplined underwriting and market insight.
• Collaborate closely with underwriting, actuarial, claims, and portfolio management teams in London to support consistent, profitable growth across the broader platform.
• Monitor portfolio performance and apply sound judgment to manage risk while identifying new business opportunities.

Skills

Builders Risk underwriting

Construction property underwriting

Broker relationships

Pricing strategy

Risk analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Details

Operating from offices in New York, Atlanta and San Francisco, Berkley Specialty Property is a recently established underwriting platform that writes a nationwide portfolio of specialty property business across a broad range of occupancy classes.

Assistant Vice President, Underwriting - Builders Risk & Construction

Shape the future of complex construction risk while driving profitable growth.

Berkley Specialty Property is seeking an experienced and relationship-driven Assistant Vice President, Underwriting to join our Engineering & Construction team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic underwriter with deep Builders Risk expertise to play a key role in expanding a high-performing portfolio while partnering with brokers, clients, and colleagues across our global platform.

In this role, you will lead the underwriting and management of both new and renewal business, evaluating complex risks, crafting tailored solutions, and making sound underwriting decisions that balance growth with profitability. You'll have a direct impact on the development and execution of our Engineering & Construction underwriting strategy while building strong market relationships nationwide.

What You'll Do

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of project-specific Builders Risk and Construction All Risks business across the United States.
• Assess exposures, determine pricing, analyze coverage, and structure profitable insurance solutions.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with retail and wholesale broker partners.
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of the Engineering & Construction portfolio through disciplined underwriting and market insight.
• Collaborate closely with underwriting, actuarial, claims, and portfolio management teams in London to support consistent, profitable growth across the broader platform.
• Monitor portfolio performance and apply sound judgment to manage risk while identifying new business opportunities.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated underwriting professional who combines technical expertise with strong market relationships and a commercial mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of Builders Risk and/or Construction Property underwriting experience.
• Established broker relationships within the retail and/or wholesale market.
• Strong knowledge of construction and engineering risks, policy coverages, and underwriting principles.
• Proven track record of underwriting profitability and effective risk selection.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex risks and make informed, business-focused decisions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Self-starter who works independently, takes initiative, and collaborates effectively across teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialty platform where your expertise, relationships, and underwriting judgment will directly influence business results. You'll work alongside highly respected industry professionals, gain exposure to complex and challenging risks, and help shape the future direction of a nationally focused Builders Risk portfolio.

If you're passionate about construction underwriting, value strong broker partnerships, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you .

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $175,000 - $235,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus program.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

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 Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role