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Join to apply for the Senior Middle Market Underwriter role at Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Middle Market Underwriter role at Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Company Details Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries. Responsibilities Within delegated authority levels, evaluate (selection and pricing) and maintain (control) risk acceptability and profitability within the company’s underwriting guidelines and procedures for commercial risks. Partner with agents to manage a challenging and/or complex book of commercial business or agency relationships. Demonstrate complex decision-making with little or no supervision, recommending quality exceptions where appropriate to maximize profitability and meet business plans. Support marketing activities to agents and actively participate in the agency management process. Serve as a mentor providing technical support, training, and problem solving for other underwriters. Responsible for working with and protecting confidential and proprietary customer and Company information. Analyzes commercial lines accounts to make decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and control. Utilize underwriting guidelines to ensure compliance with state regulations. Within delegated authority levels, accept, reject or modify new and/or renewal business to ensure a profitable book of business. Prices business according to Company underwriting and pricing guidelines. Assist less experienced underwriters in the handling of high hazard or more complex accounts. Ability to use creativity and underwriting knowledge to write risks and retain business. Partner with Territory Managers to support marketing activities by developing ongoing relationships with agents to discuss market appetite, quality and profitability of submissions, service standards, and underwriting and/or product changes. Communicate with agents on underwriting issues including decisions on cancellations, declinations, exposure concerns, and survey results. Identify issues or patterns and work to resolve or improve them; participate in agency planning and review processes; may identify sales and marketing opportunities. Take a lead role relative to Key Account review and recommendations. Travel to assigned agent locations to develop agency partnerships (travel with or without Territory Manager). Train and educate agency staff on Company products, services, processes, and underwriting philosophy. Assist in training and serve as a technical resource to other underwriters as needed. Attend industry workshops/meetings each year. Performs other duties as assigned. This position requires either residency within the state of Mississippi or alignment to our Birmingham, AL office, with an in-office schedule Monday through Thursday. Qualifications Minimum of 5-10 years commercial lines underwriting experience, including but not limited to CGL, Property, Packages, BOP, Auto, Crime, IM, Umbrella and/or WC. CPCU Designation or other equivalent coursework preferred. Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize. Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines products and contract knowledge including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states. Demonstrated depth in negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills. Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems. Ability to effectively and independently manage complex workload while exhibiting very sound judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with agents and other departments and must also exemplify superior teamwork. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Education Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Additional Company Details The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Financial Services and Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Underwriter” roles. Mississippi, United States $77,900.00-$107,353.00 6 days ago Hinds County, MS $118,000.00-$128,000.00 1 week ago Assistant Property and Casualty Underwriter Hinds County, MS $110,000.00-$118,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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