What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Underwriter position at Berkley?
Company Details
Berkley Aspire is passionate about making excess and surplus lines business easy to transact. We differentiate ourselves by continually innovating to bring market-leading technology and services to our agents and their clients.
From direct bill with installments, to not requiring renewal applications for 80% of our small business policies, we focus on making it easy, expeditious, and efficient for agents and consumers.
Berkley Aspire writes from small, minimum premium, policies to accounts over six figures. We offer General Liability, Property, Inland Marine and Excess policies through Berkley appointed agencies in 49 states.
Benefit Highlights• Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well-being. Our flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day means you can balance work and life like a pro.• Our Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up, and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, and more. Plus, we offer a 401(k) program, profit-sharing program, and stock purchase plan – investing in your future has never been so rewarding.• We've got you covered with competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Plus, you get paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time – because giving back to the community is important to us at Aspire!• Come grow with us! Level up with company sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams. We have many internal promotional growth opportunities – because we believe in growing together.• We believe in working hard and playing hard. We embrace team building and are enthusiastic about sponsoring fun activities inside and outside of the office. Our Plum Benefits program gives you cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts – it's like a VIP pass to fun.
www.berkleyaspire.com
Responsibilities
We're seeking a Business Development/Territory Underwriter
covering CT, MA and RI!
The E&S Business Development Underwriter can be located in CT, MA or RI and will manage an assigned underwriting territory to achieve profitable growth, including underwriting new business, identifying new business opportunities and managing agency relationships.
This role drives profitable growth across CT, MA and RI by underwriting new business, managing agency relationships, and identifying new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Agency Engagement: Build and strengthen agency relationships through education, outreach, and strategic collaboration.
- Underwriting Excellence: Evaluate risks, set terms, and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals.
- Performance Goals: Achieve targets for new business, rate changes, and underwriting quality.
- Service Standards: Deliver timely quotes, endorsements, audits, and policy issuance with precision and consistency.
- Risk Management: Review inspections, audits, and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy.
- Mentorship: Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability.
- Reinsurance Coordination: Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and six plus years related insurance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced professional insurance coursework (i.e., CPCU, ASLI, and AU) or completion of other insurance-related classes is preferred.
- Demonstrated success in commercial lines property casualty insurance businesses.
- Past experience working with independent agents is preferred. Surplus lines underwriting experience is highly preferred.
- Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail is required.
- Prior experience working in a paperless environment, including familiarity with on-line underwriting tools is preferred (e.g. SAGE, Silver Plume, and Reference Connect).
Berkley Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Customer Focus and Teamwork
Flexibility
Innovation and Initiative