What are the responsibilities and job description for the E&S Business Development Underwriter position at Berkley?
Company Details
Berkley Aspire is an excess & surplus lines insurer of commercial risks unable to find a home in the standard markets. We are an operating unit of WR Berkley, a publicly traded (NYSE “WRB”) global insurer founded in 1967.
We make excess & surplus lines easy – easy for our distribution partners, easy for the businesses they represent, and easy to navigate. The lines of coverage we underwrite include general liability, property, and excess liability. Our model is different than our competitors – we do the premium billing and do not add interest/ finance percentage, we offer enhanced commissions, and we handle the stamping, affidavit filings, and other behind-the-scenes paperwork.
Our company culture is entrepreneurial, employee centric, and focused on sustainable growth. Aspire teammates work either remotely or on a hybrid schedule from offices in Scottsdale, Cincinnati, and Richmond. If you are looking for a company that offers room for advancement, great benefits, and positive vibes, then Aspire may be the place for you!
www.berkleyaspire.com
Responsibilities
We’re seeking a Territory Underwriter – MS & AL
This role drives profitable growth across Mississippi and Alabama, 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.
Qualifications
- Proven success in commercial P&C underwriting with 5 years of experience; E&S and surplus lines expertise strongly preferred.
- Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency relationships.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Email); experienced in paperless environments and online underwriting platforms (e.g., SAGE, Silver Plume, Reference Connect).
- This role requires regular travel within the assigned territory—up to 50%—to support business needs, client engagement, and operational effectiveness. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel approximately 1-2 weeks per month. Travel requirements support making approximately 120 in-person agency visits annually, averaging around 10 visits per month.
Additional Company Details
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope and complexity of the role. Skills education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate will also be considered.Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
