Director, Renewal Underwriting

Berkley•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Renewal Underwriting will be a direct report of the AVP, Underwriting Data and Analytics and is a key member of the Aspire leadership team. The Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of the renewal process at Berkley Aspire. They will solve key business problems across the renewal space to drive enhanced and efficient underwriting processes and decisions to produce superior results.

Requirements

College degree is preferred; candidates with equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Minimum of 10 years of Property & Casualty insurance industry experience preferred
Minimum of 5 years of management and leadership experience desired
Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of developing high‑performing teams
Surplus lines experience preferred
Strong business, financial, and operational acumen
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, persuade, and present complex information clearly
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective internal and external relationships
Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to think strategically and execute effectively
Comprehensive knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages, and core business processes
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business or administrative challenges, assess alternatives, and recommend sound solutions
Advanced proficiency in building, maintaining, and interpreting ad hoc and standard reporting
Ability to interpret model outputs and recommend appropriate adjustments
Strong understanding of data applications, tools, and emerging trends
Skilled in developing clear, compelling, and actionable data visualizations
Proven ability to unite teams, foster collaboration, and drive innovative problem‑solving for improved efficiency and effectiveness
Agile, decisive, and comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, ambiguous environment while leading teams toward clarity, alignment, and solutions
Developing and Building a Team
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Relationship & Personal Leadership
Technical & Job Effectiveness
Innovation

Responsibilities

Leads and develops the Renewal Management team, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight for leaders and individual contributors
Oversees and executes the full end‑end renewal lifecycle each month from initial policy review through final disposition, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic, operational, and regulatory expectations
Oversees tracking of expiring policies to ensure renewal targets are met and all state regulatory requirements are consistently achieved
Prepares and delivers monthly and quarterly corporate reports, including pricing analyses and largest‑limits summaries for Corporate
Conducts advanced quantitative analysis of actuarial, financial, and utilization data to inform renewal decisions and portfolio performance
Drives enterprise‑level initiatives that shape and execute the renewal strategy for Berkley Aspire
Ensures the renewal organization maintains full compliance with state‑specific regulations and internal audit standards
Participates in claims roundtables as needed and acts on key findings to support policy‑level and portfolio profitability based on the trends identified in those discussions.
Designs and optimizes systems, workflows, and processes that support effective management of the renewal book and team operations
Builds and maintains strong agency relationships to resolve renewal challenges and support long‑term business retention
Leads and collaborates on the design, development, and implementation of business, technical, and modernization initiatives that strengthen the underwriting portfolio and advance strategic and tactical portfolio‑management capabilities
Identifies emerging market trends and produces insights that guide portfolio strategy, including defining performance indicators, segmentation models, and key profitability drivers
Promotes a culture of knowledge sharing and best‑practice adoption across the organization, particularly in the use of data and analytics
Demonstrates exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, communication skills, and interpersonal effectiveness while consistently meeting deadlines
Communicates analytical findings, strategic insights, and performance results to teams, cross‑functional partners, and senior leadership
Supports and participates in training, development, and skill‑building initiatives across the department
Oversees staff selection, onboarding, development, retention, and succession planning for the renewal organization
Represents the department on committees, project teams, and industry boards as assigned