Senior Underwriter

Responsibilities The Senior Underwriter builds dynamic relationships, maintains a strong distribution channel, drives written premium growth, and maximizes renewal retention while delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction within our footprint of Independent Agencies. Strengthens relationships and educates agents within agency plan to maximize opportunities and achieve profitable growth. Achieves new business premium, renewal premium retention, and rate change objectives. Within company guidelines and granted underwriting authority, evaluates new and renewal information to determine risk acceptability terms/conditions to be quoted and priced. Utilizes various underwriting tools to determine acceptable risk characteristics; determine accurate exposure classifications; set adequate property limits to accomplish appropriate insurance to value and rate and quote business to agents. Orders and reviews inspections to confirm accounts written are consistent with preliminary underwriting information and acts when the inspection reveals unacceptable risk characteristics. Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive relationships. Excellent communication skills, including listening for solutions. Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and present in a way that influences others. An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions. Qualifications High energy self‑starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit. Ability to sell and influence others. Goal‑oriented achiever who delivers results. Basic knowledge of computer programs in a windows environment, including Word, Excel and Email is mandatory. Prior experience working with online underwriting tools is preferred (e.g., Silver Plume, and Reference Connect). Advanced professional insurance coursework (i.e., CPCU or AU) or completion of other insurance related classes is preferred. BA/BS degree preferred. 5+ years of experience working as an Underwriter in Commercial Property & Casualty. Ability to travel in assigned territory. Benefits 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. Competitive Base Salary Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Disability Wellness Paid time off 401(k) Profit‑sharing plans Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr W. R. Berkley Corporation