Senior Commercial Underwriter & Client Partnerships Leader

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkley Southeast, part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking an Executive Underwriter based in Meridian, MS. You will evaluate, price, and manage complex commercial lines risks, mentor junior underwriters, and collaborate with agents to grow profitable business.

Requires 10+ years in commercial lines underwriting, CPCU preferred, bachelor's degree, strong negotiation and analytical skills. Travel may be required; sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines products and contracts.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Analyze commercial lines accounts based on risk characteristics and exposure.
• Apply underwriting guidelines to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Price and approve or modify new and renewal business within authority.
• Partner with agents and Territory Managers to grow a profitable book of business.

Skills

Underwriting

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Relationship management

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU preferred

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Berkley Southeast, part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking an Executive Underwriter based in Meridian, MS. You will evaluate, price, and manage complex commercial lines risks, mentor junior underwriters, and collaborate with agents to grow profitable business.

Requires 10+ years in commercial lines underwriting, CPCU preferred, bachelor's degree, strong negotiation and analytical skills. Travel may be required; sponsorship not offered.