AVP/VP, Environmental Underwriter

AVP/VP Environmental Underwriter

The AVP/VP Environmental Underwriter will focus on production underwriting and profitable business growth for an expanding Berkely company about to enter its 4th year of operation. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a proven track record of profitable results. The position will provide the opportunity to play a key role in the strategic direction of the underwriting platform, business development and marketing strategies for the unit's book of business. In addition, this position will provide a key supporting role in the development of products, processes, guidelines, and the underwriting audit process.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of an environmental book of business.
• Production and underwriting of new and renewal accounts.
• Development and management of business and broker/agent relationships.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
• Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
• Adherence to Berkley Specialty Excess underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
• Participate in internal company training and continuing education.
• Remain current on new product opportunities as it pertains to market trends, appetite, and risk.
• Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage, and appetite to maintain competitiveness.
• Leverage skills and expertise outside of desk responsibilities, including participation in marketing/public speaking events.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Provide support to the underwriting audit process.
• Support the drafting of policy language and coordinate with Claims and Legal to finalize wording.
• Act as a role model promoting company brand and culture.
• Assist with special projects and tasks, as directed by the President.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, preferably in E&S markets.
• Technical knowledge of general casualty and pollution lines of coverage, other lines of experience a plus.
• Experience with environmental contractual wording, rating methodologies, financial analysis, and policy structure
• Research and project management experience.
• Proven track record of profitable production

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent insurance experience required.

Additional Company Details:

We 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. 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 Details:

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