E&S Business Development Underwriter

Berkley•Bellevue, WA

5d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Berkley Aspire is passionate about making excess and surplus lines business easy to transact. We differentiate ourselves by continually innovating to bring market-leading technology and services to our agents and their clients. From direct bill with installments, to not requiring renewal applications for 80% of our small business policies, we focus on making it easy, expeditious, and efficient for agents and consumers. Berkley Aspire writes from small, minimum premium, policies to accounts over six figures. We offer General Liability, Property, Inland Marine and Excess policies through Berkley appointed agencies in 49 states. We’re seeking a Territory Underwriter – WA & OR This role drives profitable growth across Washington and Oregon, by underwriting new business, managing agency relationships, and identifying new opportunities.

Requirements

Proven success in commercial P&C underwriting with 5+ years of experience; E&S and surplus lines expertise strongly preferred.
Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency relationships.
Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Email); experienced in paperless environments and online underwriting platforms (e.g., SAGE, Silver Plume, Reference Connect).
This role requires regular travel within the assigned territory (25% - 50%) to support business needs, strengthen client engagement, and ensure operational effectiveness.
Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel to meet territory production requirements.

Responsibilities

Agency Engagement : Build and strengthen agency relationships through education, outreach, and strategic collaboration.
Underwriting Excellence : Evaluate risks, set terms, and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals.
Performance Goals : Achieve targets for new business, rate changes, and underwriting quality.
Service Standards : Deliver timely quotes, endorsements, audits, and policy issuance with precision and consistency.
Risk Management : Review inspections, audits, and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy.
Mentorship : Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability.
Reinsurance Coordination : Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes.

Benefits

Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well-being.
Our flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day means you can balance work and life like a pro.
Our Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up, and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, and more.
Plus, we offer a 401(k) program, profit-sharing program, and stock purchase plan – investing in your future has never been so rewarding.
We've got you covered with competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Plus, you get paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time – because giving back to the community is important to us at Aspire!
Come grow with us! Level up with company sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams.
We have many internal promotional growth opportunities – because we believe in growing together.
We believe in working hard and playing hard. We embrace team building and are enthusiastic about sponsoring fun activities inside and outside of the office.
Our Plum Benefits program gives you cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts – it's like a VIP pass to fun.