Senior Underwriter

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k) and Profit‑Sharing

Job summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation is seeking a Senior Underwriter based in our Boston, MA office.

The role focuses on underwriting Environmental lines for various industry segments and managing broker relationships to drive growth and profitability. The candidate should have 5–10 years of commercial underwriting experience, exposure to multi‑line rating, and the ability to work in a paperless environment. A Bachelor’s degree (Risk Management or Environmental Sciences preferred) and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (prefer in Risk Management or Environmental Sciences).
• 5-10 years of commercial underwriting experience with multi‑line rating experience.
• Experience in underwriting Transportation / Auto.
• Capable of working in a “paperless” work environment.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and email systems.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Environmental lines for any industry segment within authority.
• Manage assigned brokers to underwrite and discuss products and procedures.
• Handle broker accounts and process renewals, new business and endorsements.
• Perform financial analysis of insureds using appropriate tools.
• Create and solicit renewal applications after reviewing expiring policy and loss information.

Job description

Company Details

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non‑admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance, automobile liability and workers’ compensation, along with claim services, providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.

Company URL:https://berkleyenvironmental.com/

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Senior Underwriter. Within authority, the incumbent will manage assigned brokers to underwrite Environmental lines for any industry segment.

Candidate must work out of the Boston, MA office.

Key functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with assigned brokers to underwrite Pollution lines for on any industry segment.
• Visit existing and potential new brokers to discuss our products and procedures such as; underwriting appetite, premium collection policy, profitability issues, pricing and coverage issues.
• Possess the capability to handle all lines of business and all types of rating programs
• Capable of looking beyond individual account transactions; managing a book of business to achieve new business, renewal retention and ROE objectives in support of the Division.
• Handle all aspects of processing the Broker accounts.
• Perform financial analysis on the audited/reviewed financials or other financial information of insures using appropriate tools.
• Create and solicit renewal applications from the broker after reviewing the expiring policy and loss information.
• Underwrite endorsement requests from brokers and sign-off where required.
• May assist other underwriters in processing renewals, new business and endorsements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Prefer in Risk Management or Environmental Sciences)
• 5-10 years of commercial underwriting experience as well as multi‑line rating experience.
• Experience in underwriting Transportation / Auto
• Capable of working in a “paperless” work environment.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and email systems.
• Experience with utilizing available tools in risk selection, pricing and account management.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:

• Base Salary Range: $82,000 – $153,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit‑Sharing plans.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role