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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