Senior Underwriter

Company: W. R. Berkley Corporation
Location: New York
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Company DetailsBerkley Construction Solutions (BCS) offers lead and excess liability capacity to the commercial construction industry. Our team of dedicated, experienced excess construction specialists underwrites practice and project business for medium to large contractors across the U.S. At BCS our guiding principles are authenticity, trust and passion. The team culture is inclusive, high energy, and fun.Company URL: The company is an equal opportunity employer.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Underwriter role at BCS is a production role responsible for evaluating and assessing excess casualty construction risks. This position requires a deep understanding of underwriting principles, risk analysis, and the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations. The Senior Underwriter will work closely with brokers, agents, and other internal stakeholders to manage and optimize the company's portfolio of risks. The individual in this role will also mentor and support junior underwriters, ensuring best practices and consistency across the team. The role will require an in-depth knowledge and understanding of BCS's underwriting goals, processes, procedures, systems & data as well as understanding how these items interact with other departments.

• Accountable for the business results for assigned brokers.
• Anticipate market changes and strategically react to enhance the company's competitive advantages.
• Collaborate with underwriting management, assuming accountability for the oversight and progression of underwriting product projects to achieve desired company business objectives.
• Regularly review and manage the product set (feature/functionality) for appropriateness of marketing strategy, market competitiveness, customer experience, regulatory compliance, risk management, as well as efficiency of performance.
• Research potential new products that enhance BCS's overall strategic positioning.
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments including Claims, Finance, Technology and Actuary to enhance BCS's overall strategic positioning.
• Provide training and support as a technical underwriting resource.
• All other duties as assigned.Qualifications
  • Extensive experience with commercial lines product coverage form verbiage and filings.
  • Commercial underwriting leadership experience.
  • Multi-line experience with all commercial lines of business and an in-depth knowledge of commercial lines insurance programs and product; including Property, General Liability, Automobile, Umbrella, and Workers Compensation.
  • Strong background using data analysis to guide underwriting philosophy and decisions.
  • Project Management experience a plus.
  • Alternative risk/large account products a plus.
  • Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication.
  • Completion of or working toward CPCU, AU or similar designations.Education Requirement
    • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
      • Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $159,000
      • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
      • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.Sponsorship DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role.
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