Sr. Underwriter - Commercial Lines

About the role

Berkley Southeast, a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, offers local underwriting, risk services, claims, marketing and audit services to agents and policyholders across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. It takes a broad approach to underwriting for businesses such as construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business services. This Senior Underwriter role evaluates and controls risk acceptability and profitability within the company's underwriting guidelines and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and price commercial risks within delegated authority, accepting, rejecting or modifying new and renewal business to keep the book profitable.
• Analyze commercial lines accounts using exposure analysis, hazard recognition and control, and comply with state regulations.
• Partner with agents to manage complex books of business and agency relationships, and support marketing activities.
• Mentor other underwriters with technical support, training and problem solving.
• Work with Territory Managers on market appetite, service standards, product changes, agency planning and key account reviews.
• Travel to agent locations to build partnerships and train agency staff on products and underwriting philosophy.
• Protect confidential customer and company information and attend industry workshops each year.

Required profile

• Minimum of 5-10 years of commercial lines underwriting experience (CGL, Property, Packages, BOP, Auto, Crime, IM, Umbrella and/or WC).
• CPCU designation or equivalent coursework preferred.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to handle a complex workload independently with good judgment, and strong relationship-building with agents and departments.

Required skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines products and contract knowledge, including regulatory and policy differences across states.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems.