Underwriter

Berkley•West Hartford, CT

17h

About The Position

Berkley Management Protection is hiring an Underwriter to manage underwriting activities for new and renewal accounts in assigned regions, with the goal of growing written premium while achieving favorable loss ratios. The role partners closely with Territory Managers, AVPs, and RVPs and contributes to strategic initiatives, underwriting operations, and the development and training of junior staff. It may include managing a team of underwriters. The Underwriter owns submission workflows from quoting through document filing, binding, policy issuance, and collection of signed applications. The position supports consistent underwriting practices, effective risk pricing and structuring, agency relationships, customer service, renewal workflows, and a smooth onboarding experience for independent agents. It also manages submission queues, monitors market developments, and embraces technology and ongoing learning. Berkley Management Protection offers management liability products through its Grove platform, including directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary, cyber, crime, and miscellaneous professional liability coverage. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. The base salary range is $100,000–$115,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

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 work, and request help when needed.
Execution-oriented approach, attention to detail, natural curiosity, and 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 BMP 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, if applicable.
Assist underwriters in executing strategic initiatives and develop solutions to issues involving systems, guidelines, training, reports, project requests, and product amendments.
Collaborate with Territory Managers, AVPs, and RVPs to target desirable accounts and establish and implement a sales culture.
Identify and manage special underwriting projects as needed.
Provide superior customer service and engage with agency personnel.
Establish renewal workflows with regional partners to make insurance easier for agents.
Develop onboarding workflows that provide a strong user experience for independent agents.
Manage submission queues across all regions, enter submissions into the system, assign them accurately to underwriters, and file documents accordingly.
Build strong agent relationships and drive mutually beneficial results through 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.