Senior Energy Account Executive

W.R. Berkley • Houston, TX

92d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W.R. Berkley Company, is seeking a qualified candidate for the Senior Energy Account Executive position. This role involves managing a casualty book of business, underwriting new and renewal accounts, and establishing relationships with brokers and agents. The candidate will work collaboratively across various departments and will be responsible for marketing initiatives in their assigned territories. The position requires travel to maintain strong relationships with agents and customers.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 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%.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees