Sr. Production Underwriter

W. R. Berkley Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 82,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation is looking for a Senior Production Underwriter in Parsippany, NJ. This key role involves managing risks, developing agent relationships, and executing profitable underwriting decisions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of underwriting experience and a Bachelor’s degree, demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $82,000 to $152,000 and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and renewal underwriting execution and select risks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents and brokers.
• Track market conditions and competitive landscape for strategies.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Sales proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job-related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

Berkley Luxury group is seeking a Senior Production Underwriter to join their team in Parsippany NJ.

The Senior Production Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Director of Underwriting. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with brokers and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will plan and budget for the book of business, develop and maintain agency relationships, and execute underwriting decisions using underwriting rules, designated authority and will have strong knowledge of insurance laws and regulations.

Inforce Portfolio Management and Underwriting Execution:

• Responsible for new and renewal underwriting execution, including selecting risks in line with BLG’s strategy and underwriting guidelines, operating within authority and documentation guidelines, following up on accounts and closing new business.
• Planning and budgeting for the book of business, tracking and reporting performance to plan, and developing a clear view of market conditions and competitive landscape.
• Provides guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas.
• Monitors production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios, spread of risk and other production and quality measures.
• Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends.

Broker Relationships and Business Development:

• Develop trusted, respected and lasting relationships with agent partners through visitations and regular connections.
• Accountable for tracking of progress and positioning BLG within an agency.
• Evaluate the performance of assigned agencies on an ongoing basis to ensure company and agency goals are met. Participates in review and evaluation of agencies and makes recommendations on agency management issues. Communicates corporate goals, programs, underwriting policies, procedures, best practices and guidelines to agents.
• Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues as necessary. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes.
• Deliver exceptional, timely, complete and accurate service.
• Work with agents to craft best solutions for their clients.
• Notify brokers of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations and underwrite empathetically at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job-related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated technical underwriting expertise and product specific knowledge (Property, Liability, Auto, and Umbrella).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills in addition to strong interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing.
• Solid knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.
• Ability to multi‑task and to independently prioritize competing demands/requests within given time constraints.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and effectively make sound business decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Company Details

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees which for this role includes:

Base Salary Range: $82,000 - $152,000

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.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role