Associate Underwriter, Management Liability – Growth

Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company) in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an Associate Underwriter for Management Liability. The role involves underwriting new and renewal business, pricing, and maintaining strong broker relationships to drive growth.

Requires 1-2+ years in Management Liability and E&S underwriting, plus knowledge of wholesale brokerage networks. Travel as needed and a strong customer-service orientation are valued.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of Management Liability underwriting experience.
• 1-2+ years of Excess & Surplus (E&S) underwriting experience.
• Strong knowledge of E&S lines and wholesale brokerage distribution.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of wholesale agency networks preferred.
• RPLU designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal Management Liability business within assigned authority.
• Evaluate submissions, pricing, coverage, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations to determine risk acceptability.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships to drive business growth and enhance market presence.
• Serve as a primary contact for assigned brokers, resolving service issues and providing responsive support.
• Negotiate coverage terms, identify new business opportunities, and achieve production goals.
• Apply underwriting, pricing, and risk selection expertise to support profitable growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to underwriting, operational, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Management Liability underwriting

Excess & Surplus underwriting

Wholesale brokerage knowledge

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company) in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an Associate Underwriter for Management Liability. The role involves underwriting new and renewal business, pricing, and maintaining strong broker relationships to drive growth.

Requires 1-2+ years in Management Liability and E&S underwriting, plus knowledge of wholesale brokerage networks. Travel as needed and a strong customer-service orientation are valued.