Underwriter

Berkley Environmental (a Berkley Company); Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance provider in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for an Underwriter focused on the environmental industry. Responsibilities include underwriting various insurance lines, managing broker relationships, and performing financial analyses. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or Environmental Sciences, along with relevant underwriting experience. Proficiency in Excel and ability to work in a paperless environment are also crucial. This position offers opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Risk Management or Environmental Sciences.
• Experience in commercial underwriting and multi-line rating is essential.
• Capability to work in a 'paperless' environment.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Pollution, Professional Liability, General Liability, Automobile, Worker Compensation and Excess lines.
• Visit brokers to discuss products and procedures.
• Perform financial analysis on insureds using appropriate tools.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Multi-line rating experience

Risk selection

Proficient in Excel

Pricing and account management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Excel

Word

Spreadsheets

PowerPoint

Email systems

Job description

Overview

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Berkley Environmental, founded in 2004, has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance, automobile liability and workers’ compensation, along with claim services, providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Company URL: https://berkleyenvironmental.com/

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned brokers to underwrite Pollution, Professional Liability, General Liability, Automobile, Worker Compensation and Excess lines focused on the Environmental industry.
• Visit existing and potential new brokers to discuss our products and procedures such as underwriting appetite, premium collection policy, profitability issues, pricing and coverage issues.
• Possess the capability to handle all lines of business and all types of rating programs.
• Capable of looking beyond individual account transactions; managing a book of business to achieve new business, renewal retention and ROE objectives in support of the Division.
• Handle all aspects of processing the Broker accounts.
• Perform financial analysis on the audited/reviewed financials or other financial information of insureds using appropriate tools.
• Create and solicit renewal applications from the broker after reviewing the expiring policy and loss information.
• Underwrite endorsement requests from brokers and sign-off where required.
• May assist other underwriters in processing renewals, new business and endorsements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Prefer in Risk Management or Environmental Sciences)
• Experience in commercial underwriting as well as multi-line rating experience.
• Capable of working in a “paperless” work environment.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and email systems.
• Experience with utilizing available tools in risk selection, pricing and account management.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

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