E&S Regional Underwriter - Northeast Region

W.R. Berkley Corporation•Glen Allen, VA

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About The Position

The E&S Regional Underwriter - Northeast Region supports new business production within an assigned regional underwriting territory. This individual plays a key role in driving profitable growth by underwriting new business submissions alongside the Business Development Underwriter and Small Business Underwriter.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
5 plus years related insurance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five years of experience in Excess & Surplus Lines underwriting.
Must have a strong customer service background in a professional environment.
Entrepreneurial qualities, such as trying innovative solutions, resiliency to change and recognizing what is most important to get done.
Fosters teamwork. Provides welcoming, open, honest, respectful, and constructive feedback.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Agency Relations: Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency partnerships.
Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online underwriting platforms.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
Mindset: Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and collaborative with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Travel: Occasional travel may be required

Responsibilities

Agency Engagement: Maintain strong agency relationships through regular outreach, education, and strategic collaboration.
Underwriting Excellence: Evaluate and underwrite new business within authority, maintaining a 30%+ quote-to-bind ratio and 50% or better loss ratio.
Performance Goals: Meet or exceed targets for new business production.
Service Standards:Deliver timely, accurate quotes ensuring expeditious response times and consistent service excellence.
Risk Management: Use underwriting tools to assess risk, pricing, and coverage; review inspections and endorsements to ensure premium adequacy.

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.

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