Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
W. R. Berkley, Clearwater Beach, FL, United States
Senior Underwriter/Executive Underwriter
We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter/Executive Underwriter to drive profitable growth within our Excess Casualty portfolio. This role owns an individual book of business, provides technical expertise, and serves as a key partner to our wholesale broker network. You will evaluate and underwrite complex risks, develop pricing strategies, coach junior underwriters, and support product and strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities Underwrite and manage a profitable excess casualty book across contractors, habitational, hospitality, products, and other exposures. Build and maintain strong broker relationships; act as the primary resource for appetite, service, and issue resolution. Analyze risk, pricing adequacy, market trends, and emerging hazards to inform underwriting decisions. Recommend coverage enhancements, contribute to product development, and support operational and strategic improvements. Mentor and develop underwriting staff; act as a referral point for coverage and pricing. Collaborate across claims, product, and leadership teams to ensure alignment with company strategy. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Risk Management preferred). Minimum of 5 years Excess Casualty underwriting experience, including E&S and wholesale brokerage distribution. Professional designations (CPCU, ASLI, AU) preferred. Experience with primary and excess casualty required. Ability to manage complex assignments in a fast?paced and dynamic environment.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter/Executive Underwriter to drive profitable growth within our Excess Casualty portfolio. This role owns an individual book of business, provides technical expertise, and serves as a key partner to our wholesale broker network. You will evaluate and underwrite complex risks, develop pricing strategies, coach junior underwriters, and support product and strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities Underwrite and manage a profitable excess casualty book across contractors, habitational, hospitality, products, and other exposures. Build and maintain strong broker relationships; act as the primary resource for appetite, service, and issue resolution. Analyze risk, pricing adequacy, market trends, and emerging hazards to inform underwriting decisions. Recommend coverage enhancements, contribute to product development, and support operational and strategic improvements. Mentor and develop underwriting staff; act as a referral point for coverage and pricing. Collaborate across claims, product, and leadership teams to ensure alignment with company strategy. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Risk Management preferred). Minimum of 5 years Excess Casualty underwriting experience, including E&S and wholesale brokerage distribution. Professional designations (CPCU, ASLI, AU) preferred. Experience with primary and excess casualty required. Ability to manage complex assignments in a fast?paced and dynamic environment.