Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the Atlanta office. The incumbent, within authority, will manage assigned brokers to underwrite and process environmental and/or casualty lines for the Environmental Services Industry and/or Environmental lines for any industry segment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with assigned brokers to underwrite Pollution, Professional Liability, General Liability, Automobile, Worker Compensation and Excess lines focused on the Environmental industry.
- Visit existing and potential new brokers to discuss our products and procedures such as; underwriting appetite, premium collection policy, profitability issues, pricing and coverage issues.
- Possess the capability to handle all lines of business and all types of rating programs
- Capable of looking beyond individual account transactions; managing a book of business to achieve new business, renewal retention and ROE objectives in support of the Division.
- Handle all aspects of processing the Broker accounts.
- Perform financial analysis on the audited/reviewed financials or other financial information of insures using appropriate tools.
- Create and solicit renewal applications from the broker after reviewing the expiring policy and loss information.
- Underwrite endorsement requests from brokers and sign-off where required.
- May assist other underwriters in processing renewals, new business and endorsements.
- Serve as a top underwriting resource.
- Provide professional development knowledge and insight to less experienced staff members.
- May help train new underwriters and provide coaching.
- As needed, assist the Assistant Vice President or other Senior Managers in any assigned marketing, administrative or technical training issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree (Prefer in Risk Management)
- 10+ years of commercial underwriting experience as well as multi-line rating experience.
- CPCU designation preferred.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in Customer Service.
- Capable of working in a "paperless" work environment.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and email systems.
- Be self-reliant & motivated.
- Experience with utilizing available tools in risk selection, pricing and account management.
