Energy Account Executive

Berkley•Houston, TX

4h•$75,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Energy Account Executive position is involved in casualty underwriting and processing of new business, renewals and endorsements for acceptability in accordance with company guidelines and standards by utilizing sound underwriting and rating techniques. Candidate must be able to establish and maintain relationships with brokers and agents. Accountable for the profitable management of a casualty book of business, including the underwriting of new and renewal accounts consistent with business unit appetite and underwriting guidelines. Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with brokers and agents, and will be responsible for managing agency profitability. Marketing responsibilities for their assigned territories, including strategic growth initiatives. Possess strong understanding of policy language and coverage interpretation, contractual risk transfer analysis, loss analysis and underwriting compliance. Extensive collaboration across the organization with risk services, claim, actuarial, finance/accounting, and IT required. This position will be required to travel as needed to maintain strong relationships with agents and customers.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years as a casualty lines underwriter, preferably within the energy industry and upstream oil & gas space.
Advanced analytical skills to interpret business information from multiple sources to make critical account decisions regarding quality of risk.
Strong decision-making skills to execute on the underwriting intent and develop a profitable book of business.
Must possess effective interpersonal skills with solid ability to build and manage relationships with agents, brokers, customers, and other employees.
In-depth knowledge of insurance coverage, products, rating and pricing techniques, including guaranteed cost and loss sensitive.
Excellent negotiation and marketing skills.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
Excellent organizational skills.
Solid computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products.
Applicant will have prior field marketing experience with agent, broker, and customer meetings.
Travel 20%.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training

Responsibilities

Casualty underwriting and processing of new business, renewals and endorsements
Establish and maintain relationships with brokers and agents
Accountable for the profitable management of a casualty book of business
Underwriting of new and renewal accounts consistent with business unit appetite and underwriting guidelines
Managing agency profitability
Marketing responsibilities for their assigned territories, including strategic growth initiatives
Policy language and coverage interpretation, contractual risk transfer analysis, loss analysis and underwriting compliance
Extensive collaboration across the organization with risk services, claim, actuarial, finance/accounting, and IT
Travel as needed to maintain strong relationships with agents and customers