Business Development Underwriting Partner

W.R. Berkley • Stamford, CT

79d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a Business Development Underwriting Partner, you'll be a key individual contributor to the Berkley One brand, responsible for driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic business development. The ideal candidate will blend deep underwriting expertise with a passion for building and nurturing agency relationships, contributing to both the financial success and brand presence of Berkley One.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of successful agency management and underwriting experience in the high-net-worth personal lines.
• Exceptional communication skills-verbal and written-with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with empathy for insureds and agents.
• Highly organized, accountable, and composed under pressure.
• Collaborative and innovative, with natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement.
• Tech-savvy and proficient in underwriting tools and analytics.
• Able and willing to meet travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business daily, selecting and pricing risks aligned with profitability goals.
• Collaborate with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance risk quality.
• Utilize advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio performance and inform decisions.
• Educate agents on Berkley One's risk appetite and guide appropriate risk selection.
• Execute agency management strategies to meet or exceed growth and profit targets by state and agent/broker.
• Identify and appoint new agent/broker partners; manage out non-performing agents.
• Lead agency business planning focused on new business, retention, hit ratio, profit, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of profitable target market opportunities in the territory.
• Provide quote coaching and new business support to agency partners.
• Track agency performance and adjust strategies to maximize revenue and brand impact.
• Partner with Distribution and Marketing teams to co-develop growth strategies and enhance market presence.
• Execute initiatives related to lead generation, networking, events, campaigns, and brand storytelling.
• Build strong connections between agency partners and internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of distribution capabilities aligned with Berkley One's strategic goals.
• Gather and disseminate market intelligence, broker insights, and competitive analysis to inform broader organizational strategy.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in underwriting and business development practices.
• Challenge norms and contribute to process optimization and organizational priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive wellness benefits and programs
• Employer funded health savings account
• Profit sharing
• 401k
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition assistance
• Professional continuing education

What This Job Offers

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