Senior Underwriter - Professional Liability

Berkley•Chicago, IL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Underwriter - Professional Liability will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal Professional Lines business in the following product lines: Architects & Engineers, Contractors E&O, Technology & Cyber E&O, Miscellaneous Professional, Excess Professional. This role requires compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines, maintaining an acceptable underwriting profit, and adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance. The position involves developing and maintaining key broker/agent relationships, participating in internal company training and continuing education, and staying current on product releases as it pertains to professional lines of business. The Senior Underwriter will also lead strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%) and manage and develop new business and broker relationships for the organization. Staying abreast of market trends in terms of forms, coverage, and appetite is crucial for maintaining competitiveness. Additionally, the role includes active mentorship and training of Associate Underwriters and Underwriters, and acting as a referral authority for them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 5 years in the E&S Sector, with wholesale underwriting or brokering in the following product lines: Architects & Engineers, Contractors E&O, Technology & Cyber E&O, Miscellaneous Professional, Excess Professional
Must have established wholesale relationships with references
Technical knowledge of Admiral professional lines of coverage
Broker Management and Marketing experience
Applicable coursework toward attainment of a RPLU designation required
Strong organization skills
Ability to manage deadlines effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Technical proficiency is required

Responsibilities

Generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal Professional Lines business
Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines
Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit
Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance
Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships
Participates in all internal company training and continuing education
Remains current on product releases as it pertains to professional lines of business
Leads strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%)
Management and development of business and broker relationships new to the organization
Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage and appetite to maintain competitiveness
Active mentorship and training of Associate Underwriters and Underwriters
Act as a referral authority for Associate Underwriters and Underwriters