AVP, Manufacturing & Contractors Underwriting Leader

Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company); Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit sharing

Job summary

Berkley Edge, a Berkley Company, is seeking an AVP of Manufacturers and Contractors Division to lead the underwriting unit for products and contractors liability in a fast-paced, expert-risk environment.

Lead a high-performing underwriting team, shape pricing strategies with actuarial input, and drive profitability while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong distribution partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPCU designation a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant E&S experience with casualty risks.
• Strong technical underwriting background with leadership experience.
• Proven track record in building and managing profitable portfolios.
• Deep knowledge of insurance markets and trends.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute underwriting strategy for Manufacturers and Contractors division.
• Build, train, and lead a high-performing team of underwriters.
• Monitor emerging risks, market trends, and regulatory developments to adapt products.
• Collaborate with Product and Forms Specialist to create coverage forms.
• Work with actuarial to develop pricing models.
• Establish risk appetite guidelines and handle referrals.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement profitability actions.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with distribution partners.
• Lead initiatives to grow market share in target segments.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines, regulations, and internal controls.
• Partner with actuarial, claims, legal, and data teams for holistic risk view and underwriting profit.
• Report on key metrics to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Berkley Edge, a Berkley Company, is seeking an AVP of Manufacturers and Contractors Division to lead the underwriting unit for products and contractors liability in a fast-paced, expert-risk environment.

Lead a high-performing underwriting team, shape pricing strategies with actuarial input, and drive profitability while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong distribution partnerships.