Senior General Casualty Underwriter – Wholesale & E&S

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Berkley, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits package

Job summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation seeks a Senior Underwriter - General Casualty to manage an individual book, drive revenue growth, and serve as a technical expert in underwriting.

The role collaborates with brokers to grow business, address service issues, and ensure profitability and competitive positioning. The ideal candidate provides deep knowledge of general casualty products, with emphasis on Excess & Surplus Lines, wholesale channels, and primary commercial general liability, while pursuing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' general casualty underwriting experience.
• Strong experience in Excess & Surplus Lines and Wholesale Brokerage Distribution.
• Experience writing primary commercial general liability (required).
• Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, ASLI, AU or other related designations (preferred).
• Four year college degree, or commensurate experience and training (Risk Management preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain contributory responsibility for General Casualty underwriting results, including revenue growth and profitability, for an individual book of business.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of commercial insurance products, including Habitational and Hospitality General Liability.
• Apply underwriting expertise to support profitable growth, pricing strategies, and risk assessment across assigned territories or portfolios.
• Evaluate complex risks, coverage needs, emerging hazards, regulatory requirements, and market opportunities to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Serve as a technical resource for coverage and pricing guidance within established authority levels.
• Develop and recommend product enhancements, underwriting policies, and operational improvements that align with business strategy and customer needs.
• Collaborate with brokers, agents, claims partners, and internal stakeholders to address trends, resolve issues, and identify growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships and influence customers and broker partners through advanced negotiation and sales skills.
• Analyze underwriting, pricing, and claims data to identify exposures, assess rate adequacy, and develop effective risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with underwriting staff by providing training, technical guidance, and professional development support.
• Foster knowledge sharing, leverage internal and external resources, and promote innovative solutions and technological advancements.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Ambiguity tolerance

General casualty underwriting

Excess & Surplus Lines

Wholesale brokerage distribution

Commercial liability underwriting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

W. R. Berkley Corporation seeks a Senior Underwriter - General Casualty to manage an individual book, drive revenue growth, and serve as a technical expert in underwriting.

The role collaborates with brokers to grow business, address service issues, and ensure profitability and competitive positioning. The ideal candidate provides deep knowledge of general casualty products, with emphasis on Excess & Surplus Lines, wholesale channels, and primary commercial general liability, while pursuing