Senior Energy Account Executive

Berkley • Houston, TX

116d • $140,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, is seeking a qualified candidate for the Sr. Energy Account Executive position. This role requires experience and expertise in managing a casualty book of business, including underwriting new and renewal accounts in line with business unit appetite and guidelines. The candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with brokers and agents, managing agency profitability, and marketing responsibilities for assigned territories. The position involves extensive collaboration across various departments and requires travel to maintain strong relationships with agents and customers.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 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.
• Strong decision-making skills to execute on underwriting intent and develop a profitable book of business.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance coverage, products, rating and pricing techniques.
• Excellent negotiation and marketing skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Solid computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Prior field marketing experience with agent, broker, and customer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the profitable management of a casualty book of business.
• Underwriting new and renewal accounts consistent with business unit appetite and underwriting guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with brokers and agents.
• Managing agency profitability.
• Marketing responsibilities for assigned territories, including strategic growth initiatives.
• Possessing a strong understanding of policy language and coverage interpretation.
• Conducting contractual risk transfer analysis, loss analysis, and underwriting compliance.
• Collaborating across the organization with risk services, claims, actuarial, finance/accounting, and IT.
• Traveling as needed to maintain strong relationships with agents and customers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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