E&S Business Development Underwriter

Berkley • Bellevue, WA

81d • $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.

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).

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day.
• Health Savings Accounts with automatic company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies.
• 401(k) program, profit-sharing program, and stock purchase plan.
• Competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time.
• Company sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams.
• Internal promotional growth opportunities.
• Team building activities and Plum Benefits program for travel and entertainment discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees