Underwriter

Berkley•West Hartford, CT

1d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Berkley Management Protection is hiring an Underwriter to manage underwriting activities for new and renewal accounts in assigned regions, supporting written premium growth and favorable loss ratios. The role works closely with Territory Managers, Assistant Vice Presidents, and Regional Vice Presidents and may be responsible for managing a team of underwriters. It also involves developing and training junior underwriting staff, contributing to business results, and influencing the workflow and execution of strategic initiatives. The Underwriter owns the submission lifecycle, including quoting, filing documents, binding, issuing policies, and obtaining signed applications. The role supports consistent underwriting practices and pricing, manages regional submission workflows, strengthens agency relationships, and helps develop sales and onboarding processes. It also monitors competitors and industry issues, supports strategic projects, and continually develops relevant skills and technology proficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of management liability underwriting or related experience at an insurance company or agency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to self-organize, prioritize, and request help when needed.
Execution-oriented, detail-focused approach, with natural curiosity and a competitive spirit.
Empathy and understanding of independent agents’ needs, with a commitment to advocating for customers and their brand experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of management liability products, including directors and officers, cyber, employment practices liability, crime, fiduciary, and miscellaneous professional liability.

Responsibilities

Underwrite and price new and renewal accounts in accordance with business rules and personal underwriting authority.
Own the submission lifecycle, including quoting, filing relevant documents, binding, issuing policies, and obtaining signed and executed applications.
Support underwriting best practices and guidelines to ensure appropriate rating, pricing, profitability, and policy structure.
Assign and manage the work of a team of underwriters.
Assist underwriters with strategic initiatives and help resolve issues related to systems, guidelines, training, reports, projects, and product amendments.
Collaborate with Territory Managers, Assistant Vice Presidents, and Regional Vice Presidents to target desirable accounts.
Identify and manage special underwriting projects as needed.
Provide superior customer service to agency personnel.
Establish renewal workflows with regional partners to support an efficient experience for agents.
Help establish and implement a sales culture and develop an effective onboarding workflow for independent agents.
Manage the submission queue across regions, enter submissions into the system, assign them to the appropriate underwriters, and file documents accurately.
Build strong agent relationships and support mutually beneficial agency planning, production, and growth.
Monitor competitors’ offerings and emerging industry issues.
Adopt relevant technology and improve skills through formal and informal learning.
Contribute innovative ideas and perform other duties as assigned.