Underwriter

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Management Protection in Hartford, CT seeks a Territory Manager to drive growth of private company management liability lines within the assigned state. You will coordinate resources with underwriting and AVP, and build strong agent relationships to expand distribution.

The role blends in-person and virtual meetings, requires 60% travel, and collaboration with regional leadership to shape underwriting and sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years insurance marketing experience.
• Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated depth in negotiation, sales and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems.
• Ability to effectively and independently manage complex workload while exhibiting very sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with agents and other departments while exemplifying superior teamwork.
• Ability to travel in assigned territory - 60% agency engagement/ travel - this is an external facing role with a combination of in person and virtual agency appointments with a strong emphasis to meet face to face whenever possible

Responsibilities

• Grow the private company management liability lines of business in assigned territory
• Work closely with the Assistant Vice President to establish and implement a sales culture
• Establish strong relationships with agents in driving mutually beneficial results through agency planning, production and growth
• Manage distribution and negotiate agency appointment agreements
• Monitor competitors’ offerings and emerging industry issues
• Influence the structure of the region to capitalize on the strengths of the individual team members
• Work with regional and senior leadership team to develop and drive underwriting and business strategies within region and nationally

Skills

Negotiation

Sales

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Organization

Territory management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Management Protection offers a modular suite of management liability products through the Grove℠, their bespoke and easy to use platform where users can quote, bind & issue. 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

This position is the marketing focal point for Berkley Management Protection in a given state or territory. Designated to coordinate resources and expertise in meeting and exceeding results in that state or territory. All agency management and distribution strategies and tactics will be implemented by the Territory Manager. The Territory Manager will report directly to the AVP and will also collaborate with underwriting. The Territory Manager position works with the AVP & RVP in managing agency distribution and executing growth, profit and relationship building.

• Grow the private company management liability lines of business in assigned territory
• Work closely with the Assistant Vice President to establish and implement a sales culture
• Establish strong relationships with agents in driving mutually beneficial results through agency planning, production and growth
• Manage distribution and negotiate agency appointment agreements
• Monitor competitors’ offerings and emerging industry issues
• Influence the structure of the region to capitalize on the strengths of the individual team members
• Work with regional and senior leadership team to develop and drive underwriting and business strategies within region and nationally

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years insurance marketing experience.
• Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize workload
• Demonstrated depth in negotiation, sales and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems.
• Ability to effectively and independently manage complex workload while exhibiting very sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with agents and other departments while exemplifying superior teamwork.
• Ability to travel in assigned territory - 60% agency engagement/ travel- this is an external facing role with a combination of in person and virtual agency appointments with a strong emphasis to meet face to face whenever possible

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Company Details

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

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role