Entertainment Underwriter

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Entertainment in Irving, Texas is seeking an Entertainment Underwriter to join its team. The role focuses on new and renewal business for its own book across entertainment packages, property, inland marine, GL, auto, umbrella and workers' comp.

Local candidates with 4+ years of commercial underwriting experience (E&S is a plus) who can be in the office 3-4 days a week are encouraged to apply. The position emphasizes profitability and broker relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience in entertainment multi-line packages.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong sales and marketing capabilities with a track record of closing deals.
• Ability to negotiate with internal and external partners.
• Solid background in risk analysis and complex accounts.
• Proficiency with underwriting process and collaboration with Underwriting Assistant.
• Strong communication skills with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business for own book of business.
• Drive profitable growth with Entertainment brokers across regions of the country.
• Develop and maintain pricing, coverage, terms and conditions for new business and renewals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Sales and marketing

Negotiation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Details

At Berkley Entertainment, we have over 25 years of underwriting risks in Entertainment & Sports. Our one focus is entertainment insurance. We bring our decades of entertainment experience together to go beyond the basics, providing crafted coverage solutions to protect our clients.

Our team’s industry experience and collaborative approach leads to great client solutions — and this is by design. We are here to assist with customizing products and services that are tailored to respond to each client’s unique exposures.

Responsibilities

Berkley Entertainment is seeking an Entertainment Underwriter to join its team in Irving, Texas.

We are open to local candidates with 4+ years of commerical underwriting experience (E&S is a plus) who are willing to be in the office 3-4 days a week.

The Entertainment Underwriter has responsibility for new and renewal business for his/her own book of business. The position will be responsible for driving profitable growth with specific Entertainment brokers in multiple regions of the country. Lines of business include entertainment packages, property, inland marine, general liability, automobile, umbrella, and workers' compensation. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, results oriented with solid business and underwriting acumen.

• Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals.
• Essential skills include collaborating/innovating with underwriters, operations, claims, loss control, marketing, regulatory and senior management.
• Must implement and manage effective pricing and rate strategies that will produce profitability, book growth, and successful producer relations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers, clients and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience, preferably in entertainment multi-line packages including Flim and Television.
• Strong sales and marketing capabilities with a track record of closing deals.
• Demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development, and the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners.
• Solid background in risk analysis and experience with complex accounts.
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process and partner effectively with an Underwriting Assistant.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and coworkers.
• Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies expected.
• Adaptability and creativity in a dynamic business environment.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. 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.