Technology Underwriter

Berkley•Minneapolis, MN

11d

About The Position

This role manages and retains an assigned book of Technology Middle Market renewal business. It evaluates renewal risk, coverage, terms, and pricing; delivers timely quote-to-bind service; and partners with producers, Production Underwriters, Underwriting Services, Operations, Claims, and Risk Control to support profitable retention and consistent customer service. The underwriter works with agents and brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships while ensuring compliance with company underwriting guidelines and insurance regulators. The company is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Its Berkley Technology Underwriters business provides property, casualty, professional, and cyber insurance coverage for technology firms and businesses with technology exposure. This position offers a base salary range of $75,000–$100,000 and eligibility to participate in an annual discretionary bonus. Full-time regular employees are offered a competitive compensation plan and benefits package. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Requirements

At least 3 years of commercial underwriting or commercial underwriting support experience.
Knowledge of commercial lines underwriting standards and practices, rating and pricing methods, coverage forms, and documentation requirements.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across underwriting, operations, claims, and risk control.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant underwriting systems.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain required vehicle insurance coverage.
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned book of renewal business and support profitable results through risk selection, pricing, coverage terms, and premium retention.
Review renewal applications, exposure information, and loss history to determine risk acceptability and eligibility.
Underwrite within individual authority level and refer accounts that exceed authority or require additional review.
Generate renewal quote proposals, negotiate final terms, and support binding and policy issuance.
Ensure renewals, endorsements, and account documentation are processed accurately and on time.
Maintain clear underwriting files documenting analysis, pricing rationale, terms, conditions, and decisions.
Partner with producers and internal teams to resolve renewal issues and deliver service commitments.
Follow established underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
May perform other functions as assigned.