Senior Underwriter

Berkley Construction Solutions (a Berkley Company); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Berkley Construction Solutions (BCS) is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Chicago to evaluate and underwrite excess casualty construction risks. You will mentor junior underwriters and work with brokers, agents and internal teams to optimize the company’s risk portfolio.

The role requires deep underwriting knowledge, risk analysis skills, and the ability to drive best practices across the team within Berkley’s underwriting goals and data systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with commercial lines product coverage forms and filings.
• Commercial underwriting leadership experience.
• Multi-line experience across Property, GL, Auto, Umbrella, WC.
• Strong data analysis to guide underwriting decisions.
• Completion of or working toward CPCU/AU or similar designations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess excess casualty construction risks.
• Mentor and support junior underwriters to ensure best practices.
• Collaborate with brokers, agents and internal stakeholders.
• Manage portfolio to optimize risk and profitability.
• Oversee underwriting product projects with management.
• Ensure marketing strategy and regulatory compliance across product lines.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Multi-line knowledge

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Relationship building

Communication

CPCU/AU pursuit

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Construction Solutions (BCS) offers lead and excess liability capacity to the commercial construction industry. Our team of dedicated, experienced excess construction specialists underwrites practice and project business for medium to large contractors across the U.S. At BCS our guiding principles are authenticity, trust and passion. The team culture is inclusive, high energy, and fun.

Company URL: www.BerkleyConstructionSolutions.com

Company Details

Berkley Construction Solutions (BCS) offers lead and excess liability capacity to the commercial construction industry. Our team of dedicated, experienced excess construction specialists underwrites practice and project business for medium to large contractors across the U.S. At BCS our guiding principles are authenticity, trust and passion. The team culture is inclusive, high energy, and fun.

Company URL: www.BerkleyConstructionSolutions.com

Responsibilities

The Senior Underwriter role at BCS is a production role responsibl e for evaluating and assessing excess casualty construction risks. This position requires a deep understanding of underwriting principles, risk analysis, and the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations. The Senior Underwriter will work closely with brokers, agents, and other internal stakeholders to manage and optimize the company's portfolio of risks. The individual in this role will also mentor and support junior underwriters, ensuring best practices and consistency across the team. The role will require an in-depth knowledge and understanding of BCS's underwriting goals, processes, procedures, systems & data as well as understanding how these items interact with other departments.

Key Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

• Accountable for the business results for assigned brokers.
• Has the ability to anticipate market changes and strategically react to enhance the company's competitive advantages.
• Collaborating with underwriting management, assumes accountability for the oversight and progression of underwriting product projects to achieve desired company business objectives.
• Regularly reviews and manages the product set (feature/functionality) for appropriateness of marketing strategy, market competitiveness, customer experience, regulatory compliance, risk management, as well as efficiency of performance.
• Researches potential new products that enhance BCS's overall strategic positioning.
• Collaborates and communicates with all departments including Claims, Finance, Technology and Actuary to enhance BCS's overall strategic positioning.
• Provides training and support as a technical underwriting resource.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with commercial lines product coverage form verbiage and filings.
• Commercial underwriting leadership experience.
• Multi-line experience with all commercial lines of business and an in-depth knowledge of commercial lines insurance programs and product; including Property, General Liability, Automobile, Umbrella, and Workers Compensation.
• Strong background using data analysis to guide underwriting philosophy and decisions.
• Project Management experience a plus.
• Alternative risk/large account products a plus.
• Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication.
• Completion of or working toward CPCU, AU or similar designations.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Company Details

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

Benefits

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

• Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $159,000
• 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