Sr. Casualty Underwriter

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Responsibilities Risk Evaluation: Independently underwrite larger and more complex casualty risks, including general liability, product liability, and other specialty lines. Broker Relationships: Develop, manage, and strengthen relationships with wholesale brokers. Broker Performance Management: Proactively identify and address broker performance issues, ensuring alignment with company standards and fostering strong broker relationships. Market Expertise: Stay informed on industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends, leveraging this knowledge to enhance underwriting decisions and drive business growth. Underwriting Authority: Make autonomous decisions on risk acceptance, coverage terms, and pricing within your assigned level of authority. Production Metrics: Consistently meet or exceed designated line of business (LOB) production metrics, contributing to the overall success of the underwriting team. Technical Knowledge: Apply strong technical knowledge in underwriting, coverage, and pricing to manage complex risks and optimize profitability. Travel: Conduct a minimum of 7 trips per year to visit brokers, build relationships, and represent Verus at industry events. Referral Management: Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters, handling referrals and ensuring consistent underwriting quality across the team. Customer Focus: Deliver exceptional service to brokers and insureds, ensuring timely and clear communication throughout the underwriting process. Compliance: Ensure all underwriting activities comply with company guidelines, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, with a strong focus on excess and surplus lines and complex risk underwriting. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the surplus lines marketplace, including peers, competitors, and market cycles. Education: Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business, finance, or a related field. Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, or ARM are highly desirable. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk and profitability in complex scenarios. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate underwriting decisions and rationale to brokers and internal stakeholders. Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, insureds, and colleagues. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of autonomy. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting software. Travel: Willingness to travel as needed, including a minimum of 7 broker visits per year. Benefits Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 (actual salary depends on role scope, complexity, location, skills, education, credentials, and experience). Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k), and Profit‑Sharing plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr W. R. Berkley Corporation