Underwriter - Professional Liability

Berkley•Chicago, IL

1d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE . Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500® Company and one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners. Unlock your insure -ability. Learn more about Careers at Admiral Insurance Group . See what it’s like to work in Admiral’s Underwriting department . The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum of five years of commercial underwriting experience.
Technical knowledge of professional lines of coverage.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technical proficiency is required.

Nice To Haves

Applicable coursework toward attainment of a RPLU designation desired.

Responsibilities

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