Senior Underwriter - Excess Casualty

Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Edge, a Berkley Company, is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Excess Casualty in Saint Petersburg, FL. You will manage a profitable Excess Casualty book, evaluate submissions and pricing, and build strong broker relationships in a fast-paced wholesale environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Excess Casualty underwriting, with E&S knowledge and relevant professional designations preferred. This role offers growth opportunities and requires collaboration with claims and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a profitable Excess Casualty portfolio.
• Evaluate submissions, renewals, pricing, endorsements, restrictions, and cancellations.
• Analyze risk, 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.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Broker relationships

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Risk Management preferred

CPCU/ASLI/AU preferred

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.

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 risk, 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.

Additional Requirements

Location and Travel:

• Saint Petersburg, FL.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role