Senior Underwriter - Excess Casualty
About The Position
Berkley Edge offers solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business. Edge will focus on small to mid-sized risks through a wholesale only distribution model. W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, has grown into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has revenue well past $10 billion, and is a respected Fortune 500 Company. The Senior Underwriter is responsible for managing and growing an Excess Casualty book of business, driving profitability, underwriting excellence, and broker relationships. This role evaluates new and renewal business, determines risk acceptability, develops pricing strategies, and provides technical underwriting expertise. The position serves as a key partner to brokers, supports business development initiatives, and helps resolve service and coverage issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Risk Management preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of Excess Casualty underwriting experience.
- Strong background in Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines and Wholesale Brokerage distribution.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional designations such as CPCU, ASLI, or AU preferred.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite and manage a profitable Excess Casualty portfolio.
- Evaluate submissions, renewals, pricing, endorsements, restrictions, and cancellations.
- Analyze risks, assess rate adequacy, and identify exposure trends.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners.
- Develop and implement underwriting strategies to achieve growth and profitability goals.
- Provide technical guidance on coverage, pricing, regulatory matters, and emerging risks.
- Collaborate with claims, underwriting, and other internal teams to improve portfolio performance.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and referral resource for complex underwriting decisions.
- Mentor and train less experienced underwriters.
- Support product development and coverage enhancements to address market needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
