Senior Surety Underwriting Leader — Field & Portfolio

Berkley Surety (a Berkley Company); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Surety (a Berkley Company) in Seattle seeks an experienced lead underwriter to manage commercial and contract bond portfolios across assigned field offices. You will underwrite new and renewal business with limited supervision and partner with Head of Underwriting to drive profitability and policy adherence.

This role requires strong financial analysis, risk assessment, and mentoring of junior underwriters, plus regular travel to build producer relationships and coordinate with Home

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills to explain risk assessments.
• Expert in reading financial statements and bond forms.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff.
• Proficient use of underwriting automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriter for assigned field offices in commercial and/or contract departments.
• Underwrite new and renewal business with limited supervision.
• Balance budgeted financial results with sound underwriting and pricing decisions.
• Travel regularly to develop producer and account relationships.
• Collaborate with field offices, reinsurers and internal/external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Underwriting system

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Berkley Surety (a Berkley Company) in Seattle seeks an experienced lead underwriter to manage commercial and contract bond portfolios across assigned field offices. You will underwrite new and renewal business with limited supervision and partner with Head of Underwriting to drive profitability and policy adherence.

This role requires strong financial analysis, risk assessment, and mentoring of junior underwriters, plus regular travel to build producer relationships and coordinate with Home