AVP, Underwriter Excess Casualty

W.R. Berkley • New York, NY

162d • $175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Berkely Custom Insurance Managers is seeking an experienced excess and umbrella underwriter to join their New York City based team as an Assistant Vice President. In this role you will be responsible for analyses of potential and existing customers by gathering and reviewing information on the companies' financial condition, loss and exposure history, and other relevant information to determine underwriting acceptability. You will assess risk, set rate and coverage levels, and establish, support, and maintain effective relationships with peers, customers, and brokers/agents. Additionally, you will be responsible for broker management and participate in agency visitations with underwriters, claims representatives or loss control representatives to develop and maintain industry contacts. The position requires you to be in the office 4 days a week.

Requirements

• 10+ years of underwriting experience that included umbrella and excess products.
• Deep understanding of the market and a history of strong industry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and possess the ability to make independent judgments.
• Must be a team player, willing and eager to learn, organized, detailed and flexible.
• Position requires occasional travel, including overnight trips.
• Bachelor's degree with a major in Insurance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for analyses of potential and existing customers by gathering and reviewing information on the companies' financial condition, loss and exposure history, and other relevant information to determine underwriting acceptability.
• Assess risk, set rate and coverage levels.
• Establish, support, and maintain effective relationships with peers, customers, and brokers/agents.
• Be responsible for broker management and participate in agency visitations with underwriters, claims representatives or loss control representatives to develop and maintain industry contacts.
• Will be expected to be in office 4 days a week.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Profit-sharing plans
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees