Senior Broker Specialist

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work options

Job summary

Vela Insurance Services is seeking a Senior Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter in Scottsdale, AZ or Western locations. You will own new business production, manage broker relationships, and guide underwriting strategy for the E&S construction space.

The role emphasizes leadership in sales, market strategy, and portfolio performance, with travel and in-person broker engagement a regular expectation. Hybrid or remote options may be available depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5–8+ years of experience in E&S underwriting or broker-facing insurance sales.
• Proven success in new business production and relationship management demonstrating strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of E&S market dynamics and wholesale broker distribution.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Own new business production by serving as the lead underwriter for your assigned market segment.
• Build and deepen broker relationships through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and in-person visits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned wholesale brokers, delivering responsive service and thoughtful underwriting guidance.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal underwriting and support teams to deliver timely, competitive, and customized solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to secure profitable, sustainable business.
• Manage and grow a robust new-business pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding production goals.
• Support renewal retention efforts and contribute to long-term portfolio health.
• Shape efficiency, productivity, and decision-making by leveraging technology and AI tools
• Contribute to underwriting growth strategies by monitoring rate adequacy, productivity metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Provide insight on underwriting guidelines and product enhancements based on market trends and broker feedback.
• Represent the organization at industry events, broker meetings, and conferences
• Travel regularly to strengthen relationships and drive market presence

Skills

New business production

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Sales

Underwriting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Insurance/Risk Management

Tools

AI tools

Technology

Job description

Company Details

Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments: Construction, Specialty Casualty, & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve.LI #Remote

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Responsibilities

Senior Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter

Location: Scottsdale, AZ or Western locations

Are you a relationship‑driven underwriter who thrives at the intersection of sales, strategy, and underwriting expertise? This forward‑facing role puts you at the center of new business growth, giving you ownership of broker relationships, market strategy, and portfolio performance within the E&S construction space.

As a Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter, you’ll act as both a trusted underwriting expert and a strategic partner to wholesale brokers—driving profitable new business, influencing product direction, and representing the company in the marketplace.

What You’ll Do

• Own new business production by serving as the lead underwriter for your assigned market segment.
• Build and deepen broker relationships through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and in‑person visits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned wholesale brokers, delivering responsive service and thoughtful underwriting guidance.
• Partner cross‑functionally with internal underwriting and support teams to deliver timely, competitive, and customized solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to secure profitable, sustainable business.
• Manage and grow a robust new‑business pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding production goals.
• Support renewal retention efforts and contribute to long‑term portfolio health.
• Shape efficiency, productivity, and decision‑making by leveraging technology and AI tools
• Contribute to underwriting growth strategies by monitoring rate adequacy, productivity metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Provide insight on underwriting guidelines and product enhancements based on market trends and broker feedback.
• Represent the organization at industry events, broker meetings, and conferences.
• Travel regularly to strengthen relationships and drive market presence

Why This Role

• High‑visibility, market‑facing position with real influence on growth and strategy
• Strong balance of underwriting authority and relationship ownership
• Opportunity to shape portfolio direction and product evolution
• Career growth within a collaborative, forward‑thinking organization

Qualifications

• What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5–8+ years of experience in E&S underwriting or broker‑facing insurance sales.
  • Proven success in new business production and relationship management demonstrating strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of E&S market dynamics and wholesale broker distribution.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Additional Company Details

• Regular travel is required for broker visits and industry events.
• Hybrid or remote work options available depending on location.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role