Sr. Underwriter

Berkley Healthcare Senior UnderwriterAs a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, Berkley Healthcare has assembled a unique team of multi-disciplinary insurance professionals to take a fresh look at healthcare organization insurance. We pride ourselves on our deep expertise in underwriting, claims and distribution in the healthcare industry insurance market. We understand that the healthcare industry is in a state of rapid evolution; shaped by emerging concepts in technology, law, public welfare and social economics, all with attendant enterprise risk unique to healthcare organizations. We apply cutting-edge insurance concepts to traditional healthcare insurance products. Concepts that embrace the current complexity of the healthcare industry. Concepts that give ultimate flexibility in managing enterprise risk.The company is an equal opportunity employer.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Underwriter is responsible for submission generation, underwriting and policy issuance of Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Fidelity/Crime for large and complex private commercial and not-for-profit healthcare organizations. The underwriting position will be part of the Berkley Healthcare Financial Lines division of Berkley Healthcare. While our main offices are in West Hartford, CT, Chicago, IL and Chesterfield, MO we will consider candidates nationwide. The senior underwriter will be responsible for handling new and renewal, primary and excess business throughout the placement process from underwriting submission receipt to policy issuance.Determine risk acceptability in accordance with underwriting risk appetite and guidelinesPrepare thorough underwriting analyses with detailed exposure analysis and independent underwriter assessmentMake pricing, coverage, terms and conditions determinations and recommendations within defined limits/authority and underwriting guidelines and authority parametersDevelop, grow and maintain a profitable, diversified book of business aligned with company goalsEnsure production and loss ratio goals are achieved for assigned book by reviewing, analyzing and evaluating information and taking appropriate action as necessaryDevelop positive agency relationships within assigned territory while maintaining a good rapport through responsive levels of serviceCoordinate marketing activities including travel in coordination with Distribution and Marketing ManagerFoster growth of less experienced staff in a positive and growth-oriented environmentQualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited university or college5+ years of current financial lines underwriting experience, healthcare-specific experience preferredHealthcare financial lines underwriting experience highly preferredTechnical underwriting support skills including: submission in-take, new and renewal submission management, pricing preparation, risk analysis preparation, underwriting documentation expertise requiredDemonstrated capability of managing all aspects of the underwriting analyst responsibilitiesKnowledge of financial lines products, coverages and policy formsStrong organizational skills required to successfully manage underwriting files and workflow processCustomer focused (You excel at relationship building and customer responsiveness)Strong written and oral communication skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and work on a daily basis in response to a dynamic work environmentStrong sense of accountabilityThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.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: $70,000 – $123,000 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.