Senior Underwriter - Excess Casualty

Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company); Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Berkley Edge, a Berkley Company, is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Excess Casualty to manage a profitable portfolio while driving pricing and risk strategies. You will serve as a key partner to wholesale brokers and internal teams, guiding complex underwriting decisions and mentoring junior underwriters.

The role requires 5+ years in Excess Casualty underwriting with strong E&S background, CPCU/ASLI/AU preferred. Base salary ranges with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Risk Management preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of Excess Casualty underwriting experience.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ASLI, or AU preferred.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a profitable Excess Casualty portfolio.
• Evaluate submissions, renewals, pricing, endorsements, restrictions, and cancellations.
• Analyze risks, assess rate adequacy, and identify exposure trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies to achieve growth and profitability goals.
• Provide technical guidance on coverage, pricing, regulatory matters, and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with claims, underwriting, and other internal teams to improve portfolio performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and referral resource for complex underwriting decisions.
• Mentor and train less experienced underwriters.
• Support product development and coverage enhancements to address market needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Risk Management preferred

CPCU

ASLI

AU

Job description

Company Details Berkley Edge offers solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business. Edge will focus on small to mid-sized risks through a wholesale only distribution model.

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, seen our revenue soar well past $10 billion, and become a well-respected Fortune 500 Company.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for managing and growing an Excess Casualty book of business, driving profitability, underwriting excellence, and broker relationships. This role evaluates new and renewal business, determines risk acceptability, develops pricing strategies, and provides technical underwriting expertise. The position serves as a key partner to brokers, supports business development initiatives, and helps resolve service and coverage issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a profitable Excess Casualty portfolio.
• Evaluate submissions, renewals, pricing, endorsements, restrictions, and cancellations.
• Analyze risks, assess rate adequacy, and identify exposure trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies to achieve growth and profitability goals.
• Provide technical guidance on coverage, pricing, regulatory matters, and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with claims, underwriting, and other internal teams to improve portfolio performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and referral resource for complex underwriting decisions.
• Mentor and train less experienced underwriters.
• Support product development and coverage enhancements to address market needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Risk Management preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of Excess Casualty underwriting experience.
• Strong background in Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines and Wholesale Brokerage distribution.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ASLI, or AU preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.

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

• Base Salary Range: $90,000K-125,000K
• 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