AVP - Manufacturing & Contractors Underwriting Leader

Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Berkley Edge, a Berkley Company, is seeking a senior AVP to lead the Manufacturers and Contractors Division. The role sets underwriting strategy, guides portfolio performance, and builds a high-performing team of underwriters in a dynamic market.

You will partner with actuarial, product, claims, and data teams to maintain profitability, manage risk, and report insights to executive leadership. A strong E&S background and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant E&S experience including in-depth knowledge of casualty risks.
• Strong technical underwriting background with experience in leadership roles.
• Proven success in building and managing profitable portfolios.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance markets and trends.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree highly desired; advanced degree or CPCU designation a plus.

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 change product as needed.
• Work with Product and Forms Specialist to create coverage forms.
• Work with actuarial to create pricing models.
• Establish risk appetite guidelines.
• Handle underwriting referrals.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain profitability.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key distribution partners.
• Lead initiatives to grow market share in target segments.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Partner with actuarial, claims, legal, and data teams to ensure a holistic view of risk and make an underwriting profit.
• Report on key metrics and provide insights to executive leadership.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

E&S experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPCU designation

Advanced degree

Job description

Berkley Edge, a Berkley Company, is seeking a senior AVP to lead the Manufacturers and Contractors Division. The role sets underwriting strategy, guides portfolio performance, and builds a high-performing team of underwriters in a dynamic market.

You will partner with actuarial, product, claims, and data teams to maintain profitability, manage risk, and report insights to executive leadership. A strong E&S background and leadership experience are required.