Senior Commercial Underwriter: Risk & Growth Leader

Berkley Southeast (a Berkley Company); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkley Southeast is seeking a Senior Underwriter to evaluate, price, and maintain commercially underwritten risks within delegated authority. You will work with agents and Territory Managers to manage complex books, support marketing, and mentor other underwriters.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, pricing, agency collaboration, and travel to agent locations to strengthen partnerships. Four-year degree and 5+ years’ underwriting experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines products and contracts.
• Ability to manage a complex workload with sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze commercial lines accounts based on risk characteristics and exposure.
• Price business in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Support marketing activities and develop agency relationships.
• Train and mentor other underwriters as needed.
• Travel to agent locations to develop partnerships.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Relationship management

Education

Four-year college degree

CPCU designation preferred

Tools

MS Office/Computer skills

Job description

Berkley Southeast is seeking a Senior Underwriter to evaluate, price, and maintain commercially underwritten risks within delegated authority. You will work with agents and Territory Managers to manage complex books, support marketing, and mentor other underwriters.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, pricing, agency collaboration, and travel to agent locations to strengthen partnerships. Four-year degree and 5+ years’ underwriting experience are expected.