Executive Underwriter: Lead Profitable Commercial Growth

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

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