AVP/VP, Environmental Underwriter

Berkley•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Berkley Specialty Excess (BSE) is seeking an AVP/VP Environmental Underwriter to focus on production underwriting and profitable business growth. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the strategic direction of the underwriting platform, business development, and marketing strategies. The position will also support the development of products, processes, guidelines, and the underwriting audit process. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis, and monitoring of an environmental book of business, including the production and underwriting of new and renewal accounts, and the development and management of business and broker/agent relationships. Ensuring compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines, maintaining acceptable underwriting profit, and adhering to Berkley Specialty Excess underwriting guidelines are crucial. The role also involves participating in internal training, staying current on market trends and product opportunities, and leveraging expertise in marketing and public speaking events. Additional responsibilities include supporting the underwriting audit process, assisting with policy language drafting in coordination with Claims and Legal, acting as a role model for company brand and culture, and assisting with special projects as directed by the President.

Requirements

Minimum of 8-10 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, preferably in E&S markets.
Technical knowledge of general casualty and pollution lines of coverage, other lines of experience a plus.
Experience with environmental contractual wording, rating methodologies, financial analysis, and policy structure.
Research and project management experience.
Proven track record of profitable production.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent insurance experience required.

Nice To Haves

Other lines of experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of an environmental book of business.
Production and underwriting of new and renewal accounts.
Development and management of business and broker/agent relationships.
Ensure compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
Adherence to Berkley Specialty Excess underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
Participate in internal company training and continuing education.
Remain current on new product opportunities as it pertains to market trends, appetite, and risk.
Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage, and appetite to maintain competitiveness.
Leverage skills and expertise outside of desk responsibilities, including participation in marketing/public speaking events.
Provide support to the underwriting audit process.
Support the drafting of policy language and coordinate with Claims and Legal to finalize wording.
Act as a role model promoting company brand and culture.
Assist with special projects and tasks, as directed by the President.
Other duties as assigned.