Senior Underwriter - Professional Liability

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans

Job summary

Admiral Insurance Group, part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Senior Underwriter - Professional Liability to join our underwriting team in Chicago, IL (or Moorestown, NJ or Scottsdale, AZ).

You will develop and underwrite Professional Lines accounts including Architects & Engineers, Contractors E&O, Technology & Cyber E&O, and Miscellaneous lines. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of wholesale E&S underwriting or brokering, established broker relationships, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years in the E&S sector with wholesale underwriting or brokering.
• Established wholesale relationships with references.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyze accounts for new and renewal Professional Lines business.
• Maintain underwriting profit and adhere to guidelines.
• Develop and maintain broker/agent relationships and mentor junior staff.
• Lead strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%).
• Stay current on market trends and product releases.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical proficiency

Organization skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

RPLU designation coursework

Job description

Company Details

What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE.

Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Senior Underwriter - Professional Liability will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal Professional Lines businessin the following product lines: Architects & Engineers, Contractors E&O, Technology & Cyber E&O, Miscellaneous Professional, Excess Professional.

• Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
• Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
• Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
• Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships.
• Participates in all internal company training and continuing education.
• Remains current on product releases as it pertains to professional lines of business.
• Leads strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%).
• Management and development of business and broker relationships new to the organization.
• Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage and appetite to maintain competitiveness.
• Active mentorship and training of Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.
• Act as a referral authority for Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years in the E&S Sector, with wholesale underwriting or brokering in the following product lines: Architects & Engineers, Contractors E&O, Technology & Cyber E&O, Miscellaneous Professional, Excess Professional.
• Must have established wholesale relationships with references.
• Technical knowledge of Admiral professional lines of coverage.
• Broker Management and Marketing experience.
• Applicable coursework toward attainment of a RPLU designation required.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical proficiency is required.

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Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees which for this role includes: Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 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. Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Additional Requirements

This role can sit in Chicago, IL, Moorestown, NJ, or Scottsdale, AZ.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role