Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter & Growth Strategist

Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company); Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Berkley Edge, a Berkley Company, is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Excess Casualty to manage a profitable portfolio while driving pricing and risk strategies. You will serve as a key partner to wholesale brokers and internal teams, guiding complex underwriting decisions and mentoring junior underwriters.

The role requires 5+ years in Excess Casualty underwriting with strong E&S background, CPCU/ASLI/AU preferred. Base salary ranges with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Risk Management preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of Excess Casualty underwriting experience.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ASLI, or AU preferred.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a profitable Excess Casualty portfolio.
• Evaluate submissions, renewals, pricing, endorsements, restrictions, and cancellations.
• Analyze risks, assess rate adequacy, and identify exposure trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies to achieve growth and profitability goals.
• Provide technical guidance on coverage, pricing, regulatory matters, and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with claims, underwriting, and other internal teams to improve portfolio performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and referral resource for complex underwriting decisions.
• Mentor and train less experienced underwriters.
• Support product development and coverage enhancements to address market needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Risk Management preferred

CPCU

ASLI

AU

Job description

Berkley Edge, a Berkley Company, is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Excess Casualty to manage a profitable portfolio while driving pricing and risk strategies. You will serve as a key partner to wholesale brokers and internal teams, guiding complex underwriting decisions and mentoring junior underwriters.

The role requires 5+ years in Excess Casualty underwriting with strong E&S background, CPCU/ASLI/AU preferred. Base salary ranges with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits are offered.