Senior Entertainment Underwriter

Berkley Entertainment (a Berkley Company); Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Robust benefits package

Job summary

A leading entertainment insurance provider is seeking a Senior Entertainment Underwriter to manage a diverse book of business from their Irving, TX office on a hybrid schedule. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of underwriting experience, particularly in entertainment multi-line packages such as Film and Television. Responsibilities include developing pricing and coverage options and collaborating with teams to deliver customized insurance solutions. This position offers a competitive compensation plan and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience, preferably in entertainment multi-line packages including Film and Television.
• Strong track record in closing deals with producers.
• Experience with complex accounts and risk analysis.
• Demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development, and the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Solid background in risk analysis and experience with complex accounts.
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process and partner effectively with an Underwriting Assistant.
• Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies.
• Adaptability and creativity in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse book of business for profitable growth.
• Develop pricing and coverage terms for new and renewal business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with producers, clients, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Sales and marketing capabilities

Risk analysis

Mentoring

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience

Strong sales and marketing capabilities with a track record of closing deals

Demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development, and ability to negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners

Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture

Solid background in risk analysis and experience with complex accounts

Proficiency with the underwriting process and partnering with an Underwriting Assistant

Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies

Adaptability and creativity in a dynamic business environment

Job description

Overview

At Berkley Entertainment, we have over 25 years of underwriting risks in Entertainment & Sports. Our one focus is entertainment insurance. We bring our decades of entertainment experience together to go beyond the basics, providing crafted coverage solutions to protect our clients. Our team’s industry experience and collaborative approach leads to great client solutions — and this is by design. We are here to assist with customizing products and services that are tailored to respond to each client’s unique exposures.

Responsibilities

Berkley Entertainment is seeking an experienced Senior Entertainment Underwriter to join their team. This role is located in their Irving, TX office on a hybrid schedule. It can also be remote for a highly qualified candidate. The Senior Entertainment Underwriter manages a diverse book of business, driving profitable growth across multiple regions. The position will work closely with entertainment-focused brokers to deliver customized insurance solutions across a range of lines including property, inland marine, general liability, automobile, umbrella, and workers\' compensation. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with strong underwriting acumen and a passion for the entertainment industry.

• Develop and negotiate pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions for new and renewal business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with underwriting, operations, claims, loss control, marketing, regulatory, and senior leadership teams.
• Implement and manage strategic pricing and rate plans to drive profitability, growth, and successful producer relations
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with producers, clients, and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience, preferably in entertainment multi-line packages including Film and Television.
• Strong sales and marketing capabilities with a track record of closing deals.
• Demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development, and the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Solid background in risk analysis and experience with complex accounts.
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process and partner effectively with an Underwriting Assistant.
• Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies.
• Adaptability and creativity in a dynamic business environment.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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. 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, the training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role