AVP, Underwriting
Berkley•New York, NY
About The Position
The AVP, Underwriting supports the development and implementation of underwriting strategy within Berkley Specialty Property’s underwriting team. The role executes and monitors underwriting activities across assigned commercial property business and collaborates with field and staff functions to support profitable growth, underwriting discipline, and effective portfolio management. It also involves building broker relationships, representing the company in the marketplace, and applying sound judgment to complex business challenges.
Requirements
- Four to ten years of commercial property underwriting experience.
- Demonstrated success in commercial property underwriting with proven results.
- Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and insurance industry practices.
- Experience underwriting commercial property lines of business.
- Broad understanding of related insurance disciplines and functions.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions.
- Ability to solve complex business problems effectively and creatively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the U.S. Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance market is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of underwriting strategy.
- Execute underwriting activities across assigned commercial property accounts and portfolios.
- Monitor underwriting performance and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Partner with field and staff functional teams to achieve business objectives.
- Support profitable growth through disciplined underwriting practices.
- Contribute to effective portfolio management and risk selection.
- Build and maintain productive broker relationships.
- Represent Berkley Specialty Property professionally and effectively in the marketplace.
- Exercise sound underwriting judgment and business decision-making.
- Resolve complex and unique business challenges through creative problem-solving.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for annual incentive opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
