Underwriter

CLM Dallas Chapter; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k)

Profit-sharing

Job summary

WR Berkley in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Underwriter to manage renewal accounts for management liability, quote and bind submissions, and drive profitability. You will collaborate with regional teams and agency partners to promote growth and high service standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in management liability underwriting, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 5 years of management liability underwriting or related experience.
• Experience contributing to a high performing marketing/sales team in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced product knowledge within the Management Liability suite (D&O, Cyber, EPL, Crime, Fiduciary, MPL).

Responsibilities

• Renewal accounts focus on underwriting and pricing risks per BMP rules.
• Own lifecycle of submissions: quoting, filing, binding, issuing and obtaining signed applications.
• Support underwriting best practices to ensure rating, profitability, and structuring adequacy.
• Assist underwriting teams with strategic initiatives and new projects.
• Engage agency personnel with superior customer service and build relationships with agents.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication

Negotiation

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Management Liability Knowledge

Job description

Position

Company : WR Berkley

Location : Appleton, Wisconsin

Posted On : 9/7/2026

Company Details

Berkley Management Protection offers a modular suite of management liability products through the Grove???, their bespoke and easy to use platform tailored towards independent agents. Their Trellis Management Liability Portfolio??? of coverages include directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary, cyber, crime and miscellaneous professional liability.

Company URL: https://www.berkleymp.com/

Responsibilities

The Underwriter will manage all related underwriting tasks for renewal accounts required in assigned regions to promote written premium growth and favorable loss ratio results. The role will work closely with the TMs, AVPs, RVPs across assigned regions.

Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Responsible for renewal accounts which focus on underwriting and pricing risks in accordance with BMP's business rules and personal underwriting authority.


• Ownership of the lifecycle of the submission includes quoting, filing all relevant documents, binding, issuing and obtaining signed and executed applications.


• Support consistent underwriting best practices, in accordance with underwriting guidelines, to ensure rating, pricing, profitability, and structuring adequacy.


• Assist underwriters in executing on strategic initiatives. Provide support and develop solutions to their issues/concerns (system, guidelines, training, reports, new project request, product amendments).


• Identify the need for and manage special underwriting projects as needed.


• Fully engage with agency personnel by providing superior customer service.


• Work closely with the TMs, AVPs and RVPs to establish and implement a sales culture. In collaboration with TMs, AVPs and RVPs, creates the workflow that will establish the best user experience for the independent agent in the onboarding process.


• Establish strong relationships with agents by driving mutually beneficial results through agency planning, production and growth.


• Monitor competitor's offerings and emerging industry issues.


• Embrace relevant technology and actively improves skillset through formal and informal learning.


• Serves as a resource for new and innovative ideas to continually challenge the status quo.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 5 years of management liability underwriting or related experience at an insurance company or agency or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience contributing to a high performing marketing/ sales team in a high growth, fast paced environment.


• Advanced product knowledge within the Management Liability suite of products (D&O, Cyber, EPL, Crime, Fiduciary, and MPL).


• Empathy and understanding of the needs of our independent agents. Will be an advocate for Berkley Management Protection customers and as such, will be passionate about their brand experience.


• An agile team player with strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated ability to self-organize, prioritize and request help when needed.


• Execution-oriented with attention to details driven by natural curiosity and competitive spirit.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Company Details

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

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:

• 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.