VP, Underwriter - Main Street

W. R. Berkley Corporation; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader for underwriting in their main street business. This role involves guiding the development of underwriting policies, managing a team, and collaborating with senior management to achieve growth and profitability goals. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of underwriting experience, particularly in BOP and workers compensation, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting prospect for experienced professionals.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Profit-Sharing Plans

Annual Bonus Potential

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underwriting experience with a focus on BOP/WC.
• Strong management and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting strategy for main street business including BOP and workers compensation.
• Monitor underwriting results and collaborate with actuarial and claims teams.

Skills

Underwriting Experience

Management Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) is committed to providing small business customers with the next generation of small business solutions, including offering operational, underwriting, and marketing opportunities. We offer insurance products to Small Business Owners for main street businesses. We leverage underwriting expertise, data, and analytics, and automation for risk assessment, selection, pricing, and retention. We champion our customers, always seeking a smarter way to provide a more efficient and better user experience.

We are a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States. With the resources of a large Fortune 500 corporation and the flexibility of a small company, we work with a variety of distribution outlets to bring technology solutions that help them build their business.

Responsibilities

This position provides strategic direction and leadership for underwriting in our main street business, encompassing BOP, micro-BOP, workers compensation and business auto. Proactively participates with the senior management team and functional department staffs in developing and executing strategic and operational plans to meet business objectives.

• Participate as a member of the executive leadership team in the development of strategy and objectives, including critical decisions affecting risk, profitability and growth.
• Responsible for the development, execution and monitoring of underwriting plans, guidelines, policies and procedures to achieve growth, retention and profitability goals.
• Understands the nuances, dynamics, and necessities of flow business and portfolio underwriting.
• Experience in BOP / WC mandatory.
• Develop and delegate underwriting authority as appropriate, and monitor the quality, effectiveness, and appropriateness of the use of that authority.
• Provide effective leadership for the underwriting and underwriting services teams, including developing and instituting appropriate training.
• Participate in the Company’s budgeting process and responsible for the underwriting budget, and the development of alternative insurance products, policies and endorsements.
• Monitor and analyze underwriting results, working with actuarial and claims to maximize Company profitability and change underwriting direction as appropriate.
• Assist in designing and executing the Company’s marketing plan, as well as analyzing agency performance and assisting in appointment and termination decisions.
• Work with the distribution to market casualty insurance products and target and cultivate relationships with current and new production sources.
• Assist in the assessment and implementation of initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.

May perform other functions as assigned

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underwriting experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Experience in BOP / WC mandatory.
• Possess a working knowledge of all functional aspects of insurance company and third-party administrator (i.e. claims, underwriting, marketing, loss control, etc.)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Innovative and creative
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to give constructive feedback
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Knowledge of state/territory regulations and issues

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees, including Health, Dental, Annual Bonus Potential, Vision, 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.

Additional Requirements

Travel: 10 - 25%

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role