Underwriter
W. R. Berkley Corporation, Chicago, IL, United States
Responsibilities
As a
Personal Lines Underwriter
at Berkley One, you will evaluate and underwrite new business risks with a strong emphasis on profitable growth and relationship management. This role involves significant decision‐making authority and collaboration across multiple teams to ensure high quality underwriting outcomes.
What you can expect:
Culture of innovation, teamwork, and supportive leadership that invests in talent
Internal mobility opportunities
Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross‑functional teams
Opportunity to impact change
Competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer‑funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401(k), paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, and professional continuing education
We’ll count on you for:
New Business Underwriting:
Focus on underwriting new business daily, leveraging expertise and sound judgment to select and price risks that align with Berkley One’s profitability goals.
Risk Management Collaboration:
Partner with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance the overall quality of the risk.
Innovation and Process Improvement:
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for innovation in underwriting practices and organizational priorities.
Agent Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with a designated group of agents. Act as a trusted advisor by understanding their needs, coaching on solutions, and fostering loyalty to the Berkley One brand.
Appetite Consultation:
Educate agents on Berkley One’s risk appetite and guide them in applying this knowledge to appropriate risk selection.
Technology Utilization:
Use advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio quality and inform individual underwriting decisions.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with Distribution and Marketing teams to co‑develop strategies that drive business growth and enhance market presence.
Other work as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
Industry Experience:
Minimum of two years of underwriting experience in high net worth personal lines.
Customer‑Centric Mindset:
Deep empathy for both insureds and agents and a passion for delivering an exceptional brand experience.
Strong Communicator:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences and situations.
Composed and Organized:
Maintains calm under pressure, demonstrates integrity, and follows through on commitments with precision and professionalism.
Collaborative Challenger:
Comfortable questioning the status quo while working effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
Accountable and Engaged:
Brings a strong sense of ownership, a spirit of adventure, and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.
Service‑Oriented:
Known for responsiveness and a “find a way to yes” approach, while maintaining strong relationships even when saying no.
Curious and Innovative:
Naturally inquisitive, always seeking to understand how things work and how they can be improved.
Analytical Thinker:
Enjoys diving into account details to craft underwriting solutions that align with guidelines, profitability goals, and client needs.
Flexible and Mobile:
Willingness to travel as needed, including overnight trips, and to work flexible hours to support clients across time zones.
Tech‑Savvy:
Demonstrates exceptional proficiency with technology and underwriting tools.
Benefits
Base Salary Range: $75,000 – $130,000
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness benefits, paid time off, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance, and professional continuing education
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.
Locations
Chicago, IL
Scottsdale, AZ / North Phoenix, AZ
Morristown, NJ
We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Sponsorship Sponsorship not offered for this role.
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Personal Lines Underwriter
at Berkley One, you will evaluate and underwrite new business risks with a strong emphasis on profitable growth and relationship management. This role involves significant decision‐making authority and collaboration across multiple teams to ensure high quality underwriting outcomes.
What you can expect:
Culture of innovation, teamwork, and supportive leadership that invests in talent
Internal mobility opportunities
Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross‑functional teams
Opportunity to impact change
Competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer‑funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401(k), paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, and professional continuing education
We’ll count on you for:
New Business Underwriting:
Focus on underwriting new business daily, leveraging expertise and sound judgment to select and price risks that align with Berkley One’s profitability goals.
Risk Management Collaboration:
Partner with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance the overall quality of the risk.
Innovation and Process Improvement:
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for innovation in underwriting practices and organizational priorities.
Agent Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with a designated group of agents. Act as a trusted advisor by understanding their needs, coaching on solutions, and fostering loyalty to the Berkley One brand.
Appetite Consultation:
Educate agents on Berkley One’s risk appetite and guide them in applying this knowledge to appropriate risk selection.
Technology Utilization:
Use advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio quality and inform individual underwriting decisions.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with Distribution and Marketing teams to co‑develop strategies that drive business growth and enhance market presence.
Other work as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
Industry Experience:
Minimum of two years of underwriting experience in high net worth personal lines.
Customer‑Centric Mindset:
Deep empathy for both insureds and agents and a passion for delivering an exceptional brand experience.
Strong Communicator:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences and situations.
Composed and Organized:
Maintains calm under pressure, demonstrates integrity, and follows through on commitments with precision and professionalism.
Collaborative Challenger:
Comfortable questioning the status quo while working effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
Accountable and Engaged:
Brings a strong sense of ownership, a spirit of adventure, and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.
Service‑Oriented:
Known for responsiveness and a “find a way to yes” approach, while maintaining strong relationships even when saying no.
Curious and Innovative:
Naturally inquisitive, always seeking to understand how things work and how they can be improved.
Analytical Thinker:
Enjoys diving into account details to craft underwriting solutions that align with guidelines, profitability goals, and client needs.
Flexible and Mobile:
Willingness to travel as needed, including overnight trips, and to work flexible hours to support clients across time zones.
Tech‑Savvy:
Demonstrates exceptional proficiency with technology and underwriting tools.
Benefits
Base Salary Range: $75,000 – $130,000
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness benefits, paid time off, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance, and professional continuing education
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.
Locations
Chicago, IL
Scottsdale, AZ / North Phoenix, AZ
Morristown, NJ
We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Sponsorship Sponsorship not offered for this role.
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