Commercial Insurance Underwriter for Insurance Agency

Berkeley North Pacific (BNP) is a regional insurance company that offers niche products and specialized coverages through local independent agency partners. We differentiate ourselves in the marketplace with a customer‑obsessed approach that exceeds timeliness and responsiveness expectations.

Senior Commercial Middle Market Underwriter – You will directly impact the company’s growth and profitability goals within an assigned territory and book of business. You will underwrite commercial property and casualty accounts by determining risk acceptability and pricing in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and within established authority level. You will maintain autonomy in work and management of book of business in a fast‑paced environment, serve as the point of contact for assigned agencies, and be responsible for the agency relationship.

Preference is given to candidates based in the Meridian, ID office; 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, 401(k), paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education.

Assess new middle‑market commercial insurance risks and determine accurate classification of business, policy contract forms and pricing of risk; accept and price risk in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and within authority level.

Review renewal accounts for acceptability by examining business operations, classification, contract forms and loss activity; Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and information to meet quality review standards.

Travel within or to assigned territory to meet with agents to enhance business relationships.

continually prospect for new opportunities through pipeline development.

Achieve or surpass agency visibility goals to include both in‑person and virtual sales calls.

Use strong negotiation skills and deep product knowledge to meet the needs of the customer.

Collaborate with claims, risk management and other underwriting team members as needed to ensure prompt and professional underwriting service is provided.

Cultivate strong customer service skills including consistency, timeliness and product knowledge.

Bachelor’s Degree from a 4‑year college or university (preferred); 5+ years related experience and/or training.

Ability to represent BNP to external customers in a positive and effective manner.

Communicate with a high level of professionalism with internal and external customers.

travel on a regular basis, including overnight.

Familiarity with middle‑market commercial operations and corresponding insurance products.

Advanced insurance education desired, i.e.,