Executive Underwriter

Berkley Southwest (a Berkley Company); Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Berkley Southwest is seeking an Executive Underwriter to lead and grow a profitable commercial lines book in Texas. This role involves partnering with agents and brokers to structure underwriting solutions that balance customer needs with profitability.

You will work with leadership to support growth initiatives and share best practices within the branch. The position emphasizes underwriting expertise, market knowledge, and relationship-building, with opportunities to influence business results

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Commercial Lines underwriting and/or marketing experience.
• Track record of developing and managing a profitable book of business.
• Strong underwriting judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to build credible, productive relationships with agents, brokers, and business partners.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a profitable commercial lines book of business.
• Evaluate risks and determine pricing, terms, and conditions per guidelines.
• Build and strengthen relationships with agents and brokers to drive growth and service.
• Review new and renewal accounts by analyzing underwriting information, loss history, and risk characteristics.
• Collaborate with leadership on product development, pricing strategies, and coverage enhancements.
• Travel within the assigned territory to cultivate agency relationships.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Details

Company Details
2025 Business Insurance Best Places to Work winner, Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.
Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation , a Fortune 500 company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.
The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

As an Executive Underwriter, you\'ll play a key role in driving profitable growth through the management and expansion of a commercial lines book of business. You\'ll partner closely with agents and brokers to identify opportunities, evaluate and structure risks, and deliver underwriting solutions that balance customer needs with company profitability objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to leverage your underwriting expertise, market knowledge, and relationship-building skills to influence business results while serving as a trusted resource within the branch. You\'ll work alongside underwriting leadership, agency partners, and colleagues across the organization to support growth initiatives, share best practices, and contribute to the continued success of the team.

Why You\'ll Enjoy This Opportunity

• A culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues, and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Opportunities for internal mobility and professional growth
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business partners
• Opportunities for internal mobility and professional growth
• The ability to influence business decisions and drive meaningful impact
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including profit sharing, 401(k), paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and more

How You\'ll Make An Impact

• Manage and grow a profitable commercial lines book of business while pursuing new business opportunities.
• Evaluate risks and determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions in accordance with company guidelines and authority levels.
• Build and strengthen relationships with agents and brokers to drive profitable growth and exceptional service.
• Review new and renewal accounts by analyzing underwriting information, loss history, risk characteristics, and agency performance.
• Collaborate with leadership on product development, pricing strategies, and coverage enhancements.
• Support the development of underwriting talent by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and communicating line updates and best practices.
• Travel within the assigned territory to cultivate agency relationships and support business development efforts.
• Stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and underwriting best practices through ongoing professional development and participation in industry and company-sponsored educational programs.

Qualifications

What You\'ll Bring

• 7+ years of Commercial Lines underwriting and/or marketing experience
• A track record of developing and managing a profitable book of business
• Strong underwriting judgment and analytical skills
• The ability to build credible, productive relationships with agents, brokers, and business partners
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of underwriting professionals

Additional Company Details

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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role