Senior Underwriter (FULL-TIME)

Preferred Employers Insurance, A Berkley Company specializes in providing workers’ compensation insurance to California business owners. The company serves three major client segments: Small Business Owners , Mid-Larger Businesses and Group Association Members ( Programs ). The company’s distribution partners (agents & brokers) number 400+ locations throughout the state. Preferred serves 10,000 policyholders and provides medical claims handling and claims management for policyholders as needed to care for injured workers. The Senior Underwriter is responsible for driving profitable growth through disciplined risk selection, portfolio management, and strong agency relationships. This role partners closely with agents and brokers to identify opportunities, evaluate risk, and deliver underwriting solutions that support business objectives while maintaining underwriting profitability.

Evaluate, select, price, and retain profitable risks in accordance with underwriting guidelines and company appetite.

Partner with Field Sales Managers to execute territory and agency growth strategies.

Drive production results through proactive business development, pipeline management, and follow-up on quoted accounts.

Monitor portfolio performance, including growth, profitability, retention, and agency results.

Review claims, loss control reports, and inspection findings to support underwriting decisions.

Collaborate across departments to resolve account and policy issues.

Strong underwriting and risk assessment expertise.

• Proven success building agency and broker relationships.
• The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $80,000 - 135,000 annually • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate;