Remote Life Insurance Underwriter

High Net Worth Personal Lines Underwriter
Berkley One is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.
At Berkley One, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that's reimagining personal insurance. We're building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.
Join us in creating a new standard in personal insurance—where protection meets possibility.
As a Personal Lines Underwriter focused on High Net Worth at Berkley One, you'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and underwriting new business risks, with a strong emphasis on profitable growth and relationship management. This position involves significant decision-making authority and collaboration across multiple teams to ensure high-quality underwriting outcomes.
Midtown Manhattan (Third Avenue between 47th and 48th street)
We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education
Focus on underwriting new business daily, leveraging expertise and sound judgment to select and price risks that align with Berkley One's profitability goals.
Risk Management Collaboration: Partner with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance the overall quality of the risk.
Innovation and Process Improvement: Act as a trusted advisor by understanding their needs, coaching on solutions, and fostering loyalty to the Berkley One brand.
Educate agents on Berkley One's risk appetite and guide them in applying this knowledge to appropriate risk selection.
Technology Utilization: Use advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio quality and inform individual underwriting decisions.
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
Industry Experience: Minimum of two years of underwriting experience in high net worth personal lines.
Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep empathy for both insureds and agents, with a passion for delivering an exceptional brand experience and advocating for customer needs.
Enjoys diving into account details to craft underwriting solutions that align with guidelines, profitability goals, and client needs.
Flexible and Mobile: Willingness to travel as needed, including overnight trips, and to work flexible hours to support clients across time zones.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:

Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.