Home Office Senior Underwriter Casualty (GL)

Berkley • Moorestown, NJ

123d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Home Office Senior Underwriter - Casualty (GL) role provides technical underwriting expertise and guidance on General Liability matters to the SVP Leaders and Underwriters and acts independently as a Technical Expert on the casualty lines of business in support of the achievement of business plans and product development. This position involves providing support to the underwriting audit process, functioning as a referral authority to Associate Underwriters, Underwriters, and Senior Underwriters, and supporting the drafting of policy language while coordinating with Claims and Legal to finalize wording. The role also includes attending and participating in IT and Claims Committee meetings, actively mentoring and participating in training for all Associate Underwriters, Underwriters, and Senior Underwriters, and participating in WRBC and other data calls as needed. Additionally, the Senior Underwriter will engage in research projects on trends impacting the Casualty business, stay knowledgeable on market trends, participate in the identification and development of viable new products, and recommend risk appetite changes. The position requires leading key aspects of portfolio management, providing recommendations on aspects requiring change or remedial action, and supporting Underwriting initiatives as directed. The Senior Underwriter will also lead initiatives that have a high impact on the development of Underwriting Guidelines and collaborate with Product Management and other departments as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years commercial underwriting experience.
• Minimum of 5 years underwriting profitable General Liability business in the E&S sector.
• Firm technical knowledge of all Casualty lines of coverage.
• Coursework toward applicable designation(s), for example CPCU, or ASLI preferred.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Proven ability to mentor and train personnel.
• Strong organizational, research skills and project management expertise are required.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovative mindset.
• Technical proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance on General Liability matters.
• Act independently as a Technical Expert on casualty lines of business.
• Support the underwriting audit process.
• Function as referral authority to Associate Underwriters, Underwriters, and Senior Underwriters.
• Support the drafting of policy language and coordinate with Claims and Legal to finalize wording.
• Attend and participate in IT and Claims Committee meetings.
• Mentor and participate in training for Associate Underwriters, Underwriters, and Senior Underwriters.
• Participate in WRBC and other data calls as needed.
• Engage in research projects on trends impacting Casualty business.
• Stay abreast of market trends in terms of forms, coverage, and appetite.
• Participate in the identification and development of viable new products.
• Recommend risk appetite changes and contribute to the development of technical standards, controls, and practices.
• Lead key aspects of portfolio management, including analysis to monitor profitability and growth.
• Provide recommendations on aspects requiring change or remedial action.
• Support Underwriting initiatives as directed, including writing white papers and case studies.
• Lead initiatives impacting the development of Underwriting Guidelines.
• Collaborate with Product Management and coordinate with other departments as necessary.
• Assist with special projects and tasks as directed by the Chief Underwriting Officer.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Profit-Sharing plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree