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W. R. Berkley Corporation

Executive Underwriter, Management Liability

W. R. Berkley Corporation, Tampa

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Company Details

Berkley Edge offers solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business. Edge will focus on small to mid-sized risks through a wholesale only distribution model.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Executive Underwriter is responsible for underwriting and managing a book of business focused on Management Liability, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and competitiveness. Acts as a technical expert and key broker contact, overseeing applications, renewals, pricing, and coverage decisions. Provides leadership, guidance, and training to less experienced underwriters while driving strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Underwrite and manage D&O (private and non-profit), EPL, fiduciary liability, crime, and excess management liability lines.
  • Develop pricing strategies and assess risk acceptability.
  • Build broker relationships, resolve service issues, and market company appetite.
  • Recommend coverage enhancements and integrate regulatory and emerging risk considerations.
  • Mentor and coach underwriting team; act as referral source for coverage and pricing.
  • Collaborate with claims to incorporate trends into underwriting decisions.
  • Achieve profitable growth through effective underwriting and business development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (Risk Management preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in management liability underwriting.
  • Strong experience in E&S Lines and wholesale brokerage distribution.
  • Professional designations (CPCU, ASLI, AU) preferred.
  • Experience with primary and excess management liability required.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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