Senior Underwriter - General Casualty

Berkley•Saint Petersburg, FL

44d•Onsite

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. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, seen our revenue soar well past $10 billion, and become a well-respected Fortune 500 Company. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ general casualty underwriting experience.
Strong experience in Excess & Surplus Lines and Wholesale Brokerage Distribution.
Experience writing primary commercial general liability (required).
Four (4) year college degree, or commensurate experience and training (Risk Management preferred).

Nice To Haves

Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, ASLI, AU or other related designations (preferred)

Responsibilities

Managing an individual book of business and contributing to revenue growth, profitability, and competitiveness.
Overseeing underwriting activities including applications, renewals, repricing, restrictions, and cancellations.
Serving as a technical expert and partnering closely with assigned brokers to drive growth and resolve service issues.
Maintaining contributory responsibility for General Casualty underwriting results, including revenue growth and profitability, for an individual book of business.
Demonstrating broad knowledge of commercial insurance products, including Habitational and Hospitality General Liability.
Applying underwriting expertise to support profitable growth, pricing strategies, and risk assessment across assigned territories or portfolios.
Evaluating complex risks, coverage needs, emerging hazards, regulatory requirements, and market opportunities to deliver customer-focused solutions.
Serving as a technical resource for coverage and pricing guidance within established authority levels.
Developing and recommending product enhancements, underwriting policies, and operational improvements that align with business strategy and customer needs.
Collaborating with brokers, agents, claims partners, and internal stakeholders to address trends, resolve issues, and identify growth opportunities.
Building strong relationships and influencing customers and broker partners through advanced negotiation and sales skills.
Analyzing underwriting, pricing, and claims data to identify exposures, assess rate adequacy, and develop effective risk management strategies.
Collaborating with underwriting staff by providing training, technical guidance, and professional development support.
Fostering knowledge sharing, leveraging internal and external resources, and promoting innovative solutions and technological advancements.