Senior Underwriter

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Berkley Surety, a highly professional surety underwriting management company, seeks a results-driven underwriter to manage a portfolio of bonds and grow our business through trusted agent relationships. You will underwrite and renew bonds, analyze financial and contractual documents, and collaborate with teams to mentor junior underwriters while delivering exceptional service to clients.

Occasional travel to meet agents is expected; a solid background in surety and strong communication are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent industry experience.
• 4–7 years of surety underwriting or related experience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial and legal documents.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• A self-starter mindset with a customer-first attitude and a knack for problem-solving.
• Proficiency in tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and underwriting systems.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of performance and non-performance bonds with precision and insight.
• Drive growth by acquiring new business and retaining existing accounts—meeting and exceeding financial targets.
• Build strong relationships with agents, brokers, and clients through regular travel, strategic meetings, and trusted advisement.
• Evaluate risk by analyzing financial statements, bond forms, and contract documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to the development of junior underwriters.
• Champion our brand by delivering exceptional service and representing our mission with professionalism and empathy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter mindset

Problem solving

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Underwriting systems

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Surety is a highly professional, service-oriented surety underwriting management company, providing a full spectrum of bonds for contract, environmental, and commercial surety accounts through multiple distribution channels in both the United States and Canada. We write on behalf of W. R. Berkley Corporation member company Berkley Insurance Company, which has an A.M. Best rating of A+ (Superior). We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our agents. We highly value the insight and expertise our agency partners bring to the table which helps us provide timely and predictable surety solutions

Company URL: www.berkleysurety.com

Responsibilities

Produce and underwrite new and renewal business from assigned agents/brokers in the primary line of business. Consistently achieve budgeted financial results (premium volume, loss ratio, premium collections and expense management including commissions) through new business acquisition, retention of business, and effective price management as a result of executing personal and branch objectives. Interact and collaborate with a team of Line of Business colleagues and other critical internal/external business associates. Position involves both outside and inside business development and includes direct responsibility for agency development and management within a book of business.

As a key player on our team, you will:

• Underwrite and managea portfolio of performance and non-performance bonds with precision and insight.
• Drive growthby acquiring new business and retaining existing accounts—meeting and exceeding financial targets.
• Build strong relationshipswith agents, brokers, and clients through regular travel, strategic meetings, and trusted advisement.
• Evaluate riskby analyzing financial statements, bond forms, and contract documents.
• Collaboratewith internal teams and contribute to the development of junior underwriters.
• Champion our brandby delivering exceptional service and representing our mission with professionalism and empathy.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred) or equivalent industry experience.
• 4–7 years of surety underwriting or related experience (banking or credit analysis is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial and legal documents.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• A self-starter mindset with a customer-first attitude and a knack for problem-solving.
• Proficiency in tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and underwriting systems.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:

• Base Salary Range: $95k-135K Depending on Experience
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, 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